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Senate Floor: NATIONAL LABORATORIES PARTNERSHIP IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2001--Continued
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46 Speakers
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Jon Corzine Jon Corzine said 90 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy said 93 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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John Kerry John Kerry said 98 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Harry Reid Harry Reid said 101 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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John McCain John McCain said 90 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Tom Daschle Tom Daschle said 70 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Ben Nelson Ben Nelson said 60 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Jon Kyl Jon Kyl said 52 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Paul Wellstone Paul Wellstone said 38 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Orrin Hatch Orrin Hatch said 40 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Jim Jeffords Jim Jeffords said 41 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Jeff Bingaman Jeff Bingaman said 59 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Dianne Feinstein Dianne Feinstein said 43 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 47 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Max Baucus Max Baucus said 49 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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John D. Rockefeller, IV John D. Rockefeller, IV said 47 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Barbara Boxer Barbara Boxer said 43 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 127 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Bob Smith Bob Smith said 34 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Chuck Hagel Chuck Hagel said 37 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Tim Johnson Tim Johnson said 30 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Bob Graham Bob Graham said 28 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Don Nickles Don Nickles said 35 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley said 28 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton said 18 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Olympia J. Snowe Olympia J. Snowe said 20 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Dick Durbin Dick Durbin said 14 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Conrad Burns Conrad Burns said 23 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Jim Bunning Jim Bunning said 29 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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George Voinovich George Voinovich said 11 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 11 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Chuck Schumer Chuck Schumer said 7 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Trent Lott Trent Lott said 18 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell Ben Nighthorse Campbell said 10 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Frank Murkowski Frank Murkowski said 17 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Sam Brownback Sam Brownback said 14 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Ernest Hollings Ernest Hollings said 8 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Carl Levin Carl Levin said 10 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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John Breaux John Breaux said 11 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Arlen Specter Arlen Specter said 5 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Bailey Hutchison said 8 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Kit Bond Kit Bond said 5 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Tom Carper Tom Carper said 5 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Pat Roberts Pat Roberts said 3 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Tom Harkin Tom Harkin said 3 sentences of a total of 1697 sentences.
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Full Transcript
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I should advise all Members that we are now at the end of the debate time on this piece of legislation. We are now going to start a series of votes. We could have as many as 12 votes. We will try to complete within the time set. Everyone should try to stay as close to the Chamber as possible for this very long and arduous task of completing the bill today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1015150105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0480050774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0256260391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0237216271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032089167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012519724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001211733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008942604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001835038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001630292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Harry Reid
This will be the end of 6 weeks that the two managers have worked on 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)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.155514502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0813725172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0205531032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.011842222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103831335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023842562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009842543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002403862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001478332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.14196E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5584E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Harry Reid
I ask unanimous consent that when the vote sequence commences there be 2 minutes between each vote with the time equally divided and controlled in the usual form; that no other amendments be in order; that no points of order be considered waived by this agreement; and that all votes after the first vote on the Harkin amendment be 10 minutes each.
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
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2511878032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0889875693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0079491932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0067146328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0058275873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012101278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006620841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003903432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.89114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.23402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1631E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Carper). Without objection, it is so ordered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1005667262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0495153305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0243790084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0139502852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041483359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008130374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003791799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002960915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.85833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6574E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6181E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendments be set aside and that it be in order for the Senate to consider amendment No. 3364, that it be set aside, and that it be the last amendment in order on the bill now before the Senate.
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
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0237913904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0237160857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0208947822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004046255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035444162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021596717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002505857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001976796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001035882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.05593E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4274E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.53054085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0474232045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0471659703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0270788791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0229384619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0205880933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.017999555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0108248081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0040958588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0040288207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003475881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Chair hears none, and it is so ordered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.023800011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0094415343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034166973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019507645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015881258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011272016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002810542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002207438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.73322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1418E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.69E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
5.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I ask that the Senate now begin voting on the Harkin amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0516816333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.014064055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.009494042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031624117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023792592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013667597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001251806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001022581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.76149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.77314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4857E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0331781164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0139104755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0134132191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045071109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010566781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009895483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001567147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.70028E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.37E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2304E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.3339E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
2.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.066184724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0262448157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0208914949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005250932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039581322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030860356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005758538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001677394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.25261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.3319E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.185E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0113643808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068198322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065756765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0044846318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012980252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004592758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004588087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.93789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.2825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.49603E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1345E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
There appears to be a sufficient second.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.220768596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0603749359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.055761612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0393257505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0285880466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0285112648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0081009115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0066103188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0022921146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000326908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.71795E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0252850004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018845813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012588217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002001153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001825601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001428593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.22648E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.0475E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6328E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5798E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.426E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Don Nickles
I announce that the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Helms), is necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0474493863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0372593116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0363190455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046162069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034104993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002063019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015763353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008638359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001417224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001269202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0278E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Durbin). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0373504939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0225735523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0087572203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047383386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033648994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006357476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001624203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.60524E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.32114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2802E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.673E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Thad Cochran
I move to reconsider the vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0291262288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0203655392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002486347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008865856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008659912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008436925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003815952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003133798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002102358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.7339E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.79416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Trent Lott
I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0989550957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.01683507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0094290554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023401471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002263424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.74227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.07918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.96636E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01732E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.1925E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6001E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Trent Lott
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
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
Harassment
0.0184400677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0054241034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010531209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003606998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
6.40639E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.53694E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.5549E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.534E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.515E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.211E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.459E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.076923985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0637702469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0546840136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0379048171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0364174921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0144026752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0078573095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0032762109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0032451717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001097756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4452E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Carper
I yield 30 seconds to the Senator from Pennsylvania.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0231171856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172779677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0089343623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005009865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043829357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003348698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029218545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023788101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004520343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003478544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.91908E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, in my 30 seconds, I emphasize the point that this amendment is a significant step toward freeing the United States from dependence on OPEC oil. The front page of today's New York Times contains a statement by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia that, if necessary, to blackmail the United States to change our policy toward Israel, Saudi Arabia is prepared to move to the right of bin Laden. Saudi Arabia gave us bin Laden, and 15 of the 19 terrorists from 9-11. Vote for this amendment.
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
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0486048928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0386728439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0370767957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047038702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035666963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021604876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001609691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008697678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001507572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001336371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1466E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0089315006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066552828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058356396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031530704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015738449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002394876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001494922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.67689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.56081E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4289E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1957E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.4
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Carl Levin
Mr. President, I yield 30 seconds to the Senator from Missouri.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.3329558531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0291476463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029904295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028625213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022351211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007945726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001911915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.06029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2583E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4529E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.2
Gunning-Fog Score
2.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.2492166823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0722710276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0131227993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0128742409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014247884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014130862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008210318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000368446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000332631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000188124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001206554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Kit Bond
Mr. President, we have dealt with this before. We are going to push for higher standards and fuel efficiency, but only to the extent technologically feasible to require an arbitrary figure pulled out of the air to be substituted for the procedure in the Levin-Bond amendment. It makes no sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.262
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0183860466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0063556545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001816204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014862897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005313284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.61888E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.58061E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.34141E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2738E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.0886E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.55E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Kit Bond
I urge all our colleagues who voted for the Levin-Bond amendment to support the motion to table for jobs, for safety and for consumer choice.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1782837906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0331542105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0221075912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0086519023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029985998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0022334336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008305815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004472416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003327877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.48291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.40053E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0590801938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0130368397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069679605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00081414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000587119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000175465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.5268E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.33392E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.4102E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0681E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.834E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
1.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Tom Carper
Mr. President, the Levin-Bond amendment language which is in this bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations increasing fuel efficiency standards. Our amendment changes nothing in the Levin-Bond amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1487326808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0339386228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0121026656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068186819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047952239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006763289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003866711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001781165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.11496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6343E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3197E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tom Carper
Our amendment says that in establishing those fuel efficiency standards, we direct the Secretary of Transportation to also consider reducing oil consumption through alternative fuels -- ethanol, biodiesel, and energy from coal waste.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.3288671151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1157973194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0930910697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0459924951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0221439826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062417501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0050260442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011206442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002062112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.96657E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.36649E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.5
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0254716288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019094707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012571349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002042495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001794804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000142152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.35421E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.0539E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6474E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5988E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.469E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Carl Levin
Mr. President, the amendment before us would fundamentally change the Levin-Bond amendment. What it does is, in effect, prejudge the outcome of the very process that we put in place, a process that we want to use to consider all of the factors that are involved, including safety factors, including the availability of alternative fuels. All of those factors ought to be considered in the regulatory process, not prejudged with an artificial mandate that we have to save 1 million barrels per day.
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
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0448125473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0137505864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0126316212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056394852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031427498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020055462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004650589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002762697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.82463E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.13525E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6983E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Carl Levin
I hope this will be tabled and that we will then go back to the regulatory process in the Levin-Bond amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0607822964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0232203238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0215953114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0087203538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080012505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016542763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007130182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002272879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.68967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.25341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.523E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0107953369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0076705895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0070943257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0066697881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006988412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003927749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001898077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.70285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.08606E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4178E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.291E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Don Nickles
I announce that the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Helms) is necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0699636468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0101395191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047223562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031490381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029795439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000381771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002552913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000150282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.09381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.9436E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7834E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Johnson). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0164271885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042263575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015079855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002887379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001705102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.09177E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.48216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.39359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2752E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.318E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.02E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Carl Levin
I move to reconsider the vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0637631107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0516183674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0169157982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058984529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045643701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0040900079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007237528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004792936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.31691E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.20953E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.607E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Jeff Bingaman
I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1248782501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0932011928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0644274522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0167363323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0098742014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0075612967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030971565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025944559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008606035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.83045E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.09617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Jeff Bingaman
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
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
0.1483360771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0325714558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.027298514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0208584155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0206126075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.015043882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0029720719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014718629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014435945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.46765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.367E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0355545373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0149435044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0132297195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093647701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049510196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047308571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009139875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001225368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.08827E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07869E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3867E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I made a motion to table the amendment, and the Senator from Utah will use the minute to argue for that position.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1235710341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0876548176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0131397523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.011329983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0109279819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002450739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022467426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006531319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002518238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001057625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9832E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, I will take my 1 minute to speak in favor of my amendment first. Then Senator Hatch will speak in favor of the motion to table.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1792501542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1066597295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0284561625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0188936479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0152198671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0127900566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001848138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008744811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.12827E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Jon Kyl
This amendment strikes the alternative fuels tax credit portion of the bill. The savings would be at least $1 billion, probably closer to about $3 billion. That is not my reason for doing it. Arizona had a somewhat similar program in our State government that would have bankrupted the State and ruin political careers. It was a fiasco and it was finally terminated. It was full of loopholes and problems and costs that were never thought through.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.866
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0106972708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0072968782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049664781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009999484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009334364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006395488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.46591E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.90155E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.18565E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2424E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7814E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Kyl
My reason for offering the amendment is, frankly, to send a warning to all of my colleagues that we really should have thought it better through in our own Federal version. To their credit, the staff of the Finance Committee did take the advice of a lot of people at the department of transportation in Arizona and fixed a lot of the problems. My concern is they didn't fix enough and we will rue the day we voted for this provision -- at least without the care that I think should have gone into it. My motion strikes the provision from the bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.411
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0325099361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049390652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030579002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022255183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00172011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015126466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005216955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003681565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003139116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.12967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.98799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1127051539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1034740242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0213550709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0145916973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053031821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029911882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0018665785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016778113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008612718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001992931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.59462E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the amendment of the Senator from Arizona, for three reasons. First, the Finance Committee passed these tax incentive provisions through by a wide margin. Second, we have solved the problems that arose during the Arizona experience. Third, this is probably the most important environmental bill that will go through our Congress this year, and maybe in a long time, because it provides for incentives for alternative fuels, alternative vehicles, and alternative fuel stations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.644
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4590866622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1809160342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1447138609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0197124318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0193869389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093675742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033450116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020349169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011974618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.06337E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9441E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Orrin Hatch
It is about time we start approaching these problems in an intelligent way that will take us away from being so dependent upon foreign oil. The provisions the Senator from Arizona's amendment would strike will do more toward that end than anything I know and in the end will save us money.
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
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.007740697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022537535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002117602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007222545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006498687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002772696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001676348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001234656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.98632E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.21324E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9154E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
The provisions that this amendment would strike are almost identical to the provisions in the bipartisan CLEAR ACT, which stands for Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting from Advanced Car Technology, which I introduced last year along with Senators Jeffords, Rockefeller, Chafee, Kerry, Collins, Gordon Smith, Crapo, and Lieberman.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.853
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0144263991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003837833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036201127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013520121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006468722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000435484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003003058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.19902E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.7806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.888E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.319E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Orrin Hatch
The CLEAR ACT is the product of a carefully crafted, delicately balanced, and politically unusual alliance between auto manufacturers, truck engine manufacturers, environmental groups, fuel suppliers, and other stakeholders. I might add that these provisions, which provide strong incentives for energy conservation, are an integral part of the President's energy plan. The CLEAR ACT provisions create a fair and balanced playing field for all the advanced technologies and alternative fuel vehicles that offer the promise of both clean air and less dependency on foreign fuel.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.45674
VADER
0.98
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.288504106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0849490345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0389409135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0062109641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042801519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037596841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006466341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002055505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.05061E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07691E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.825E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Orrin Hatch
Transportation accounts for about two-thirds of the oil consumption in the United States, and we are 97 percent dependent on oil for our transportation needs. When we consider the role transportation plays in our economy and our way of life, it is hard to believe that we rely on foreign sources for more than one-half of our oil supply. If our Nation is going to have a strategy for energy security, that strategy must begin with transportation fuels. The Kyl amendment would take away our best opportunity to provide a balanced approach to achieve this strategy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.931
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0692460453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0439125288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0404885184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0219610753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0210357102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060810664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027517395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013145273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011222623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001208015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.8999E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Orrin Hatch
Advances in alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies have been significant in recent years. However, three basic obstacles stand in the way of a broad shift toward their adoption. These are the higher cost of the vehicles, the higher cost of alternative fuels, and the lack of an infrastructure of alternative fueling stations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0138042393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.009070331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034652956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023181883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009600826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003033126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.40732E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.90985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.62832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.4579E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2637E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Orrin Hatch
The CLEAR ACT provisions that this amendment would strike would lower the barriers that stand in the way of widespread consumer acceptance of these advanced technology and alternative fuel vehicles by providing tax credits to consumers who purchase hybrid electric, fuel cell, battery electric, and dedicated alternative fuel vehicles. They also would provide incentives for the purchase of alternative fuels and the development of an alternative fuel infrastructure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.909
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0327834859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020205049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015989552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001115643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000678526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002039758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001386643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001143122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001097721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.95038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.2897E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Orrin Hatch
Without imposing any new mandates, the CLEAR ACT provisions in this energy bill focus on the very best emerging technologies to help our citizens to enjoy the health benefits of cleaner air sooner, to help our communities to enjoy the economic benefits of attaining clean air standards sooner, and to help us reduce our consumption of foreign oil sooner than would otherwise be possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.983
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0051480984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011581258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007885983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003325412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001075437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.00482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.58803E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.03799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0847E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6587E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4089E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Orrin Hatch
With the clear benefits of these provisions to less dependency on foreign oil and to cleaner air, which I might add come at a very reasonable cost in terms of revenue loss to the Treasury, it is hard to see why anyone in this body would want to strike them. Moreover, the tax credits the CLEAR ACT offers are performance based, which is to say that they are based on the principle that every dollar of tax expenditure should produce substantive air quality and energy security benefits. The greater the benefits a particular vehicle achieves, the larger the tax incentive for purchasing it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72594
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0265365874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061806066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040897972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039598955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016668262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011311407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007134032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002815669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000206846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.32823E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.33735E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Orrin Hatch
While I do not want to assume I know the motivations of the Senator from Arizona for offering this amendment, part of it might be based on an unfortunate experience in his home State. Not long ago, a well- intentioned program to promote alternative fuel vehicles by the Arizona legislature experienced extreme cost overruns and failed to provide the promised energy and environmental benefits. I want to assure the Members of this body that we have studied the Arizona experience, we have identified the inherent weaknesses of that model, and we have been careful to avoid each one of them in this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.175
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0045659413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015421405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006743709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004754327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004153101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002917177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.52168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.05348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.64389E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.17867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08195E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Orrin Hatch
With the CLEAR ACT provisions, until a new advanced vehicle is purchased, until new infrastructure has been installed, or until alternative fuel is placed in the tank of a dedicated alternative fuel vehicle, there will be no cost to the Treasury. And when a cost is incurred, it will be a small cost relative to the resulting environmental benefits and energy savings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.892
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0628170033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0165701422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0163721925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026397158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010671923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008744711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008344949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003409838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002214138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001678738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6193E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Orrin Hatch
To me it is inconceivable that this Senate would pass an energy policy bill without addressing the issue of how to increase the public's adoption of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Although gasoline vehicles are 90 percent cleaner today than 30 years ago, the significant increase in the total number of vehicles on the road and the miles traveled per year by each vehicle means that little progress has been made in reducing the contribution of motor vehicle emissions to air pollution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.901
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0032548814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027682556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014985211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007067694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004588035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002563261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000217107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001382205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.37118E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.06137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.4721E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Orrin Hatch
Similarly, despite improvements in fuel economy compared to 30 years ago, more petroleum than ever is used in motor vehicles and U.S. dependence on imported oil is at a record high and increasing. Alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles, such as hybrids and fuel cells, significantly reduce the use of gasoline and diesel and have dramatically reduced emissions. Each dedicated natural gas vehicle displaces 100 percent of the gasoline or diesel that otherwise would be used in that vehicle.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.729
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.00965992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0093640912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050879884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002815908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000260625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001303991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.69151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.32789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.96415E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7152E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4195E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Orrin Hatch
Conventional gasoline and diesel motor vehicle technology has come about as far as it can in terms of fuel economy and emissions. The further gains that are needed to allow the United States to achieve energy security and clean air require nonpetroleum vehicles and hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. The nation simply cannot achieve its goals in these areas with these conventional vehicles. Striking these provisions would be a big mistake, and I urge my colleagues to vote against the Kyl amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0303617941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064837019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004348232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0041783998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010546908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007296476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003363514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002163512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.85685E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.13855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4846E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1600451535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.030479487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0249771809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.01808823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0141510362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0122744561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0111475849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010798182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005454353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.03763E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.72256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.4
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Don Nickles
I announce that the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Helms) is necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0370767957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0054564349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027006878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023183055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008484304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002313337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002271956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.15446E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.01095E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9591E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4744E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0248277414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0112454996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0105664374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024691899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007941438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006406726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005408775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004995361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001518015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001278259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.83088E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jeff Bingaman
I move to reconsider the vote and move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0067379806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046617191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040438055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036990619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026549267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017238443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002507506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001967323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001256228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.33424E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.26893E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Jeff Bingaman
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
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 > Graphic
0.066018221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0387812383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0383926643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0357519282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0276240346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0153578643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0139332813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0096222902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00712533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054477932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012412183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1271709683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.031515825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0206126671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0074976742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056043216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022500124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002527272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001885231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.83895E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.95904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.61558E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
The Senator from Florida.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0878567924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0503933232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0249128934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0150554915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0104933701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050210379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0033885608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002343163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.25578E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.10739E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6355E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Bob Graham
Mr. President, this amendment is not about the underlying provision, but I think it is worthwhile for the Members to understand what the underlying provision would do.
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
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.007436196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057321031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026018322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001885106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008825736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004550477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002563164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.3365E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.72222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.6441E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.519E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Graham
The current tax law, consistent with generally accepted accounting procedures, provides that when royalty payments are made by oil and gas producers to the landowner during a period when there is no oil or gas production, during a suspension period, that those costs must be capitalized, and then they can be recovered when there is actual oil and gas production. That is both the accounting and tax law today.
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)
0.8473
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1123433816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0472796033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.015235068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0064103151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018880062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009239757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007442445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004479669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003445997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002365355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002077445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Bob Graham
We are about to split the two and say that for tax purposes they can be expensed within a 2-year period. If that sounds a little bit like some of the things that Enron was doing on its books, the answer is it is a lot like what Enron was doing on its books.
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
0.575
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0115457777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0112459711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0078454497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063563821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049143713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015416832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006019076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003319785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001117626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001048524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0889E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
5.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Graham
But the fundamental issue is, without examination, we are about to ask the Social Security trust fund to pay for the additional cost of this preferential depreciation treatment. I believe, if this is a worthy provision, it is worthy that somebody come up with an offset so that we decide who pays for it, not our children and grandchildren, by depletion of the Social Security trust fund.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0071106959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027910341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025984029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006853808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005686436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003808924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003093336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002252032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.15915E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.57652E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.738E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0220590795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0203975855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0133726455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0061780076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049766379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0046030724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008989829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001979005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.60395E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.13623E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3482E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
John Breaux
Mr. President, the provision that the Senator from Florida seeks to take out of the bill is part of a very carefully balanced and level tax package that should remain in this bill. We should table this amendment.
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
0.194
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4623066634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1826762804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1453906414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.019662366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0195753077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095878975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033642449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020944532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012239345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.22384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Breaux
Simply stated, the situation is, if you produce oil, you pay a royalty. You can deduct it. But if the price of oil drops, you have to pay delayed rental payments, and you pay the payments to the Government. You should be able to deduct those payments as you can deduct royalty payments when they are paid. That is what the bill says. That provision should be kept in the bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.139023806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1112316968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0373856165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0106355707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0067392153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062985891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022043951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018945733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005136819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001499742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5492E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Breaux
Mr. President, I yield to the Senator from Texas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.4601612687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1793481992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1425444614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0194062668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0193566288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094706957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003285785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020290337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011885591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.04716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9818E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.462523941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1818812219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1440186286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0196931724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0195438086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094640236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003331199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020722271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011930652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.12119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Mr. President, this is the only part of the bill that would encourage small drillers to explore. In fact, this is as any other business is treated. The underlying bill says, if you pay an expense, you get to deduct it in the year in which you make it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0122065598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0103042556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018825676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014182623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000642474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004135694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00011741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.59829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1062E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.879E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.099E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Kay Bailey Hutchison
This amendment would take that away and make you amortize it, even though you already paid it. And you may not even find oil. Please table this amendment. It would be unfair not to do so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0228691089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0101950245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027112394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000537552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004999941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001249095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.87686E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.21443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.6281E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0140094853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016733578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005677333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004801011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001922113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.88807E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.23862E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.3961E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.602E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2679E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.518E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The question is on agreeing to the motion to table amendment No. 3370. The yeas and nays have been ordered. The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0111277572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042419997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010543087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009741874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004882157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003097941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.16808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.78836E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.28716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.5623E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7902E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Don Nickles
I announce that the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Helms) is necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0146055609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001890006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010260293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006994186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004753484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001038967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.43618E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.40904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.01123E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.9033E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0082728773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012940242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006937038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001215484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.07132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
4.67802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.03166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7334E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.133E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.812E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1766E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Harry Reid
Mr. President, this should be the last amendment prior to final passage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0441027922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.025111041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0099030556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0092606308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0090311987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021945514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013726363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009036866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.63121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.68656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4675E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.072624418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0525805342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0435971422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0244894793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.017392532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.013889336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0078145233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015564796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015475296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001356574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.8672E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
The Senator from Florida.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0231458776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0194471097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0098605939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062360086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041599356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007411322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004050442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.5812E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.61415E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.57478E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.987E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Bob Graham
Mr. President, I yield my time to the Senator from Wisconsin, Mr. Feingold.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0486049161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0386728439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0370768335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047038702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035666963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021604876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016096894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008697678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001507572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001336371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1466E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0483946351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0131059656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0068452893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000674672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006081489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002983603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.05534E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.19397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.9602E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9825E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.132E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I rise in support of the amendment offered by the senior Senator from Florida. As we all know, our budget position has changed dramatically over the past year, and we are now facing projected deficits for years to come. If we are to climb out of the deficit hole, we absolutely must commit to a path of fiscal responsibility. That means a lot of things. First and foremost, it means paying for the spending and tax cut bills we pass.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.097
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0244755211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0065139204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031098949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011951322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000324597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000116958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.54933E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.86512E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.53554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7975E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0997E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Russ Feingold
As it stands, we have not paid for this legislation. The tax package alone digs our deficit hole another $14 billion deeper. As we approach the retirement of the largest generation in history, the baby boomers, we face enormous fiscal challenges. Obviously, Social Security needs strengthening, Medicare must be modernized, and our long-term care system is in desperate need of reform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
0.523
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0218973262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0066840577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029015679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013904531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011650394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008612037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001655342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001333477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.04605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.62815E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.6326E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment and put us back on the path to fiscal responsibility.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0044182536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044167708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024507133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010340263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004612343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.81687E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.20112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.61483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2493E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1438E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2787E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0939361111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.012850044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0109164532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041781528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004193957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.77373E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.80488E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.4621E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.522E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0639E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.314E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Senator from Oklahoma is recognized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0071250382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0019946112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001059736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000672034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003227361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000205575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.00725E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5291E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.0461E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6085E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2987E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Don Nickles
Mr. President, for the information of the sponsors and my colleagues, we could make a point of order that this amendment is not germane because it is not postcloture. I am not going to do that because I was informed they were going to have the same thing offered to the underlying bill. I think it is in the interest of Senators to conclude the bill, and the best way is to table this amendment. This amendment is not germane postcloture.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0310738164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0120081961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.004171313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021667229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008529768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004939645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000308973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.55352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.82736E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.538E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.822E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Don Nickles
I happen to be on the Finance Committee. All Democrats and Republicans had chances to offer tax increases, and this amendment says don't let this bill take effect in any of the tax provisions until we have tax increases enacted into law. I think that is ridiculous. It is a good way to kill the provisions that the Senator from Montana and the Senator from Iowa worked to put in the bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047151338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041344349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013039644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006924823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005220125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004161693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.62037E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9426E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.928E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.565E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.478E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Don Nickles
Mr. President, I move to table this amendment and ask for the yeas and nays.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0554740778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.038307553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0130625864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030390878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017015871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010480732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000231238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001271953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.81266E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.76738E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.62186E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0129458131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069481277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033480497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026290814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014451951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004715849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003999514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003054037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.53648E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.57501E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.89965E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
There is a sufficient second.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0038998704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022210335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010869296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004815253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003398861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000278766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002759485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002351583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.68322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.7381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.3547E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Harry Reid
Mr. President, is there time remaining on the amendment?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1345885452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1012259512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0103238286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045066336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002726007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0022025186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007650498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001101585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.72599E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.12784E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5693E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Dayton). All time has expired.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
2.1130345762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.149668823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0258376647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113462229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0076042415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003883745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000289253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001265396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.9168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.5412E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.5138E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that upon disposition of all amendments -- the list is already before the Senate -- the substitute amendment, as amended, be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time; that the Senate then proceed to Calendar No. 145, H.R. 4, the House-passed energy bill; that all after the enacting clause be stricken, and the text of S. 517, as amended, be inserted in lieu thereof; that the bill be advanced to third reading; that the Senate proceed to a vote on passage of the bill; that upon passage, the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses, and that the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate; provided further, S. 517 be returned to the calendar; that the conferee ratio be the following: The Energy Committee 6 to 5, and the Finance Committee 3 to 2, with this action occurring with no further intervening action or debate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0291542616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043368927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023380324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007010928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004909504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002738468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.71509E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.84309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.99173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.7403E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.005330714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030924493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0022981336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003553036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000241808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001931996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001843139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001314166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.11026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.6259E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.4079E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Bob Graham
Reserving the right to object.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0060480266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049229126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0044382152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043881089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012834742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011636525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004501801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001590793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.86576E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.73842E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.3704E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0080687001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043317592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036424241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009194523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000792527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001295803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.08232E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.90222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.76355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.75224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bob Graham
Reserving the right to object, and I will not object, I do object to the statement just made that this amendment provides that we will either come into balance by reducing spending or increasing revenue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0712767243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036510661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028822957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0009786897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007883606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004215719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003010516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.35331E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4251E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4876E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0178378075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058117203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0057534391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015633854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014293435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002120792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001275894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.47554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.03464E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.71148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.0843E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Bob Graham
We do not have a choice to let Social Security pay for it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0068833142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033219167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017913562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013087557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010019682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002776567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.27883E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.11667E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.21719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.1591E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7704E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
4.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.005146375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022586935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020384654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008201107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003398093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002345041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.93359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.27792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.3698E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6887E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9053E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The question is on agreeing to the motion to table amendment No. 3372. The yeas and nays have been ordered. The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0020581789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001381825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007902207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002523541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002323395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.51687E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.924E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.53383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.5973E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3026E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.398E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Don Nickles
I announce that the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Helms) is necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0038720842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030645475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016803637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006997676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002752531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001566581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001349111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.73608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.5683E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.0128E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.848E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0433257956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0088484237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0086214881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064721251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0049221195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024550594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003730874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001641459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001419315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.71562E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.90325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote, and I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0179010909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052383035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034761615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004108272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000119778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.6453E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.97737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.20215E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.8261E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.024E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.368E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Harry Reid
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
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
0.0459883333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0381520251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0135592389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013502584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003977665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.94651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.81575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.30865E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7263E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0409E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0054880005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041132887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015148191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008736825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006931278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002199824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.66861E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.37743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.47808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.5561E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.508E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
4.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jeff Bingaman
I suggest the Senator from New Jersey and the Senator from Kansas be allowed to explain that amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0458280323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024340503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014370219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007940196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004449324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001653669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.39739E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.48319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.909E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.7249E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.34E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0067269379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023768485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015187679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014116504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008747513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008242161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001023927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.90582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.69901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.81826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0055E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Sam Brownback
Mr. President, this is a compromise approach on a very difficult issue. It involves taking out the underlying language on the CO2 registry. It will put in place a 5-year voluntary program on registering of CO2 emissions. After that period of time, if 60 percent are not reported, it does put in place a trigger mechanism, a mandatory reporting, unless there is an affirmative vote by this body which is required in the bill to remove that reporting requirement.
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
-0.354
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0046870609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019570494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001332798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007523756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006451589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002140865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001010143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.22845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.9343E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6476E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2564E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Sam Brownback
It is a bipartisan approach. It is a compromise approach on a tough topic. It is voluntary. It is market oriented. It provides companies a way to limit their risk and exposure on CO2 issues of anything that might happen in the future and provides a registry for companies that want to voluntarily step forward and work to reduce those CO2 emissions. They may want to put in a new powerplant that is coal fired to protect themselves for CO2 exposures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0042380292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007065006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003821298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002243624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001244515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
4.00472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.1763E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8671E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.239E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.384E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.3E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Sam Brownback
This is a tough and complex topic. I think we have struck the right balance with this amendment. I urge my colleagues to vote for it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0020673517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013409548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007343465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000708543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003796387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.34569E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.97117E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.10707E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.5399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4162E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0905E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0100211822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034594246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002446902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012250755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008222762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004823797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001682558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.60158E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.43747E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4477E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.1912E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senator from New Jersey be given a minute to explain his perspective.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0012333362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008858386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008101513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0007537084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002109124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.98846E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.59366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.06421E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5096E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4853E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.677E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0188971622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0068263973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027922481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015589694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008533389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004126169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001603464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001021982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.23764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.31383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1934E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jon Corzine
Mr. President, we want to make sure in this compromise amendment that the perfect not be the enemy of the good. This is not everything anyone would want, but we have struck a compromise with voluntary reporting requirements and database buildup and recognition of actions by industry to control CO2. We will look at it in 5 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.48
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0312531774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022172349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013319644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005592012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005397249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001073214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.83444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.25031E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7367E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1761E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.3E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Corzine
If the threshold is not met, mandatory requirements will come into play. This is an outstanding compromise where people worked very hard on a complex issue to get to a bipartisan middle ground. I hope we will all support it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.882
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1050360734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0147242652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030738669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010733285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005575005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004499951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003388989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002154395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.57011E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.18099E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.16704E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jeff Bingaman
I think it is appropriate to dispose of this amendment by voice vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0530909165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0173446198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0087551249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049326311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006391922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002657775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.99646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.3016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8063E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7653E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9939E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1772598247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0583618821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0122056867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0086842716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0065479064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0035681762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0016729349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014937883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005831264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005289265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.00576E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
2.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Chuck Hagel
Mr. President, with the adoption of this amendment, the Senate has affirmed its commitment to dealing with the reporting of greenhouse gases in a voluntary, incentive-based manner.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1026917249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081278929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0071816969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065494736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061084065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005610377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003262198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002702463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.90832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.62311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.15968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chuck Hagel
This amendment provides for a voluntary registry for the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Under this type of provision, industries will have an opportunity to record reductions made in their emissions and receive credit for those reductions.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0680185389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00975562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076441189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0064309977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023233961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002993927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001235873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.83482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.73638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5743E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.314E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chuck Hagel
The legislative record should clearly note that the provisions creating the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases originally contained in the underlying legislation will no longer take effect unless the voluntary registry does not achieve a critical mass of participation. If the voluntary registry system generates sufficient participation, the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions will never take effect.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.569
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0434918096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0250473182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0067491121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0051906161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038990522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001847322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011599153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008669943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008321442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001179999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.4972E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Chuck Hagel
This amendment is not without problems, nor do I believe it is the best way to achieve robust participation in a voluntary registry. It contains several impediments that should be addressed in conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.755
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0326676731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0288759213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065517226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038437483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035640816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005503742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004101363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002264363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.65314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.26939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4452E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chuck Hagel
The memorandum of agreement does not clearly spell out the roles of the various federal agencies in the execution of the duties proscribed. This is particularly troublesome for a voluntary registry. Those entities wishing to participate need the greatest clarity and certainty in order to have the greatest incentive to participate. Lack of certainty creates a disincentive and should be addressed in conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0313682831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048244554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019907668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018667548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005649237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003173794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001436964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001182912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.02644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6173E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6766E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Chuck Hagel
There are onerous civil penalties contained is this amendment that should be removed. Greater baseline protection needs to be provided to ensure entities participating gain the rightful recognition for their efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0209117061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0076885677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0049767332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012045631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010400025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006197267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003025018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001958558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.77731E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6631E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.021E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chuck Hagel
Furthermore, I hope the conference will address the fundamental question of whether any "trigger" is necessary. The mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions has no true purpose. We already garner information on the totality of U.S. emissions through annual inventories established within and reported by the Energy Information Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency. The only purpose for the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions is to create the mechanism for the regulation of carbon dioxide. This option has been dismissed by the current Administration, and I would hope the final legislation does not create a mechanism to help bring this about in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.911
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0031347994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025144313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023134598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000997299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003853558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002061508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.06803E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.05697E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.8801E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.2981E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.742E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Chuck Hagel
Numerous other options for structuring a voluntary greenhouse gas emissions registry were discussed during the discourse on Title XI of this legislation. Senator Voinovich and I offered an amendment on April 18, 2002. It would have established a new and enhanced national greenhouse gas registry to record and recognize voluntary reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0322473672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0189477709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0159073825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0151063112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0135624985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0054605003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008438341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005699031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004744865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003743688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.23882E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Chuck Hagel
That registry was supported by a wide cross-section of American industry, the very entities who would be participating in such a registry. I have included a copy of an April 16 letter sent to all Senators and ask unanimous consent that it be printed in the Record immediately following my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0128531188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0077045093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014274066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013878022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013605072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001670899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.10522E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.3953E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.8615E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.428E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.69E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0313946395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0096046169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0088697961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027737151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014588874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011399906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007579735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004172168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002286465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001657925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9437E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
(See Exhibit 1.)
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0123525955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0092782997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0090123067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0066696419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.006476546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0031712545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019254507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012683703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000695003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001665781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.87459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
3.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Chuck Hagel
This amendment could provide an alternative structure for a voluntary registry for consideration in the conference committee. It was created in consultation with many other Senators and reflects the expertise of their input.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0349907466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.023344325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0070619601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.005806053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0035511421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034161891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014821553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002995715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002057362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.93307E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0619E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chuck Hagel
It is a workable framework for a registry that would be robust and gain the greatest and most meaningful participation from American industry. This, after all, should be our goal in the final outcome.
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
0.911
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0032429503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001056253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0009492241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007617751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003757738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001996026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.24023E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.96556E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.10745E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.4693E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4701E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Chuck Hagel
I appreciate the work of the sponsors of the amendment just adopted in putting the Senate on record in favor of dealing with the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions in a voluntary manner. And I look forward to the conference committee improving upon the work begun in the Senate to provide for the implementation of a voluntary greenhouse gas emissions registry.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.031466526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0238939596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071248272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060978549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024609455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015859252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006197527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003126058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002681951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.55513E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.1666E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Chuck Hagel
Hon. Thomas A. Daschle, U.S. Senate, Senate Hart Office Building, Washington, DC.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0063203879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0049124876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043511725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010373864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009329532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007570654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001548825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001123398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.19491E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.3617E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.476E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
5.8
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
George Voinovich
Mr. President, I rise today to speak on the Corzine/ Brownback amendment No. 3239. This amendment replaces the existing language in Title 11 which would have created a mandatory registry for the reporting of greenhouse gases and replaces it with a voluntary program. I am pleased that the Senate has rejected the concept of mandating greenhouse gas reports at this time. While the amendment does contain language which would trigger compulsory reporting in five years if sixty percent of the national aggregate anthropogenic greenhouse gases are not represented on the voluntary registry, we do not expect this trigger to ever be activated since presently thirty percent of the gases are already reporting under the Clean Air Act by the utility sector.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0009238973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008447415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0007782737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001566805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001507459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.23242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.12961E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2208E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1788E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.749E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
George Voinovich
I had joined with Senator Hagel in offering an alternative amendment which would have provided a much more robust voluntary reporting program with a transferable credit program and baseline protection. This would have provided a clear incentive to encourage maximum participation.
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
0.913
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0036889167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021637266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019116096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006194478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005282404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000415568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003263735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001436278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001099966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.08162E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.03493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
George Voinovich
The approach that Senator Hagel and I took in our amendment would have accomplished three key objectives: (1) It will help us get the full picture on climate change with real incentives for voluntary participation in the registry; (2) It will make sure that picture reflects what is really happening by providing for accurate measurement and verification of emission reductions, and (3) It is forward looking because it creates a process for establishing transferable credits that can be used in voluntary transactions for any future potential regulatory program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.45674
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0011522508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010263943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007079756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005155684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001945974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
9.3723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.47847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.16328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.624E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.6991E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.73E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
George Voinovich
Unfortunately, due to cloture limitations, the Senate ran out of time to fully consider our amendment, yet I am pleased that Senators Corzine and Brownback adopted our idea of a voluntary registry to replace the overly burdensome mandatory program contained in the original bill. At this point in time I do not think it is wise public policy to mandate the reporting of greenhouse gases, and I am pleased that the Senate agrees with this point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0016301305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016024722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005963215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001685762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.82463E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
4.9791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.15847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.8459E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.938E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.904E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.959E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent amendment No. 3146 be withdrawn.
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
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0084531675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0050137129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046492085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036074714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017413951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004393879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003991721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002547473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002184402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.62755E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0043720192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016468606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013765021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003429248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.21341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.36552E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.11236E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.03423E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0115E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.5501E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2662E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The amendment (No. 3146) was withdrawn.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0024294517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011333651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010368226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004685558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001111694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.31035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.06099E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.22966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6983E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.3371E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.953E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Jeff Bingaman
I ask unanimous consent amendment No. 3355 be modified to reflect changes to the fuel cell credit adopted as part of the amendment by Senator Murray earlier this afternoon.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0123242542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0085565705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0079716636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004640907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0029493685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011274155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007544297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005821941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000506189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003213972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001862201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0858988962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020767477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016881584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009028871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007726172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007192336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005028896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003747613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002359677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001045408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.99511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jeff Bingaman
I also ask unanimous consent that the Senator from New Jersey, Mr. Torricelli, be listed as a cosponsor of the amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3525059437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0536726613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0116495008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066150358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011595394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010157164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009649016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.9569E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.80482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.71468E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4426E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1409428776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059009908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042335858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014835936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001420615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007813369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.27384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.38429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.8545E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.3662E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.316E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jeff Bingaman
I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the following amendments be agreed to en bloc and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table. The amendments are as follows: Nos. 3343, 3344, 3362, 3363, 3346, as Modified, 3335, as Modified, 3364, 3360, and 3355, as modified.
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
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0205514967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037542992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009660488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009014761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006430612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006159164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001887263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.49823E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.08073E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0814E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.07E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
John McCain
Reserving the right to object, would the Senator explain what amendment No. 3346 is?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0143891812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0102630103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056303816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013748151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012278218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004590074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.01735E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.96524E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.83315E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.82612E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.07E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jeff Bingaman
This is an amendment by Senator Kohl. I can get the description in a minute on the precise provisions. There is credit for electricity produced from municipal biosolids and recycled sludge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0390231289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060827548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00467012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009999456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008839726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006492938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003039578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000156678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.42789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.14094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08568E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John McCain
Electricity manufactured from biosolids?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0837436586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.013696801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015555715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008836052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001037193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.24512E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.08009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.80899E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.714E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.585E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.744E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Jeff Bingaman
Produced from municipal biosolids and recycled sludge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0158748328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0092310242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0081555256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004212881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009876335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003947576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002231319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001213641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001156086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.56802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4134E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
John McCain
Municipal biosolids?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0075545358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047321886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025700007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024308749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005269875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.78411E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.12872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8503E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.273E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.864E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.95E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Jeff Bingaman
I am sure the Senator from Arizona is very familiar with biosolids.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0082719147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012771983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005453724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000342318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002260635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001895872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.08143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7755E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.3396E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7543E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.649E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
John McCain
Could I ask the manager a question? I understand we have tax credit for chicken litter, biowaste. Excuse me? Bovine, pig, dead animal, and now biosolids; is that correct?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.448
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0358221441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0230460122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020390837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004301943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003368101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002756978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.36222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.55819E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.55357E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.1128E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6372E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jeff Bingaman
We thought it was only fair.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1477082027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0164904675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0105162981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013553557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012088267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009527184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006297729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.88094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.61277E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.44016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9227E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
John McCain
I don't want to hold up the Senate, but what about man's best friend, the dog? What about the pigeon, the noble pigeon?
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
0.947
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1199563267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1198162092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0162200231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048854243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003287998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001181238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000384951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002997913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.9756E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.4453E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7191E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jeff Bingaman
If the Senator has an amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.232002046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0206821409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052692358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048288741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039177659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006726797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001184833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.71735E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.79456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.7987E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8157E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
John McCain
Should there be some consideration of these? Shouldn't they make a deposit to reduce our energy requirements?
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
0.353
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0385415478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0259066583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0171369771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030098246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023357259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016822605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009848853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.77806E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.78666E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.66756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.6638E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jeff Bingaman
We would be glad to consider any germane amendment the Senator would like to call up.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0575509504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0315986807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0197977759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0054567834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006141163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.8064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.1405E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.11027E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.53166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.38725E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.16977E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
John McCain
I thank the sponsor for that consideration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.240510935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0850528362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0259097462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035193501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035135054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012677053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009241458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001865556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001687134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.83829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.78218E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0684319704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0356707344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0289444142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0098864868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011160771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007044922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001062089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.8457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.46559E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.95984E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.615E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The amendments (Nos. 3343, 3344, 3362, 3363, 3346, 3335, and 3360) were agreed to, as follows:
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
0.0200742361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0141041426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0100398436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027018496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016281869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003868083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.57074E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.24305E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.88186E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.60945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.07321E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
0
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Jeff Bingaman
I ask unanimous consent the adoption of the amendments numbered 3059 and 3258 be vitiated.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0471799111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0453236484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0413205795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016359254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001099378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004705467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001258644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.39139E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.9923E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.4695E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.616E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0326126581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001310353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007471537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006226342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004545238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.3393E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.26121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.81656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.69209E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8083E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.989E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jeff Bingaman
I ask unanimous consent that the amendment numbered 3380 be in order notwithstanding rule XXII; that the amendment numbered 3380 be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.069072278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.017853445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0112279689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078879471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004432722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000221705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001614592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.50191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.01761E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.28458E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.1837E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1832971815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0721433142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0409272412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027524246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023450284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0018187346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011182325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010811877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009733219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005587486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001115029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, it now be in order to consider the amendments numbered 3196 and 3209; that the amendments be modified by the changes at the desk, the amendments be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1005398226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0370078429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0151006519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069243099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.002232616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004744942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003126702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001832035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.72554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.24382E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.92913E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0839981134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0688341679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0395966257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0227964396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022164062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005033441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001019836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.55127E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.40433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.5863E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4622E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The amendments (Nos. 3196 and 3209), as modified, were agreed to, as follows:
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
0.0770424202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.068960205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0066008448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026345957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010222535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006154238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003909822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001770343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001736677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.56145E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.36859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I rise today to speak to an important amendment on behalf of myself and Senator Wyden regarding carbon sequestration.
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
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0253689883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0128467844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047096964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046544163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000146858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.74343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.86416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.84652E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.7924E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.661E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Paul Wellstone
The Energy Policy Reform Act and the debates we have had on it have sought to achieve an integration of energy and environmental policy including new and far reaching provisions to help this nation meet its international obligations to address global climate change. The amendment I propose today with Senator Wyden provides an important complement to provisions in S. 517, the Farm Bill that already passed the Senate, and the President's recent announced plans to address global climate change. These other provisions would advance research on carbon sequestration from the agriculture and forest sectors, establish credible methods for measuring carbon sequestered for individual projects, and create a national greenhouse gas emissions database and registry at the project level.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1547992346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0141363489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0118039694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0082835104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007706414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.92886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.05733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.7495E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1163E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.8055E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7045E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
56
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Paul Wellstone
The amendment takes a comprehensive view of both carbon sequestration and carbon storage -- beyond the project level -- to address what is happening over time to release and sink carbon for the full range of land uses, management practices and natural resources. The amendment creates a competitive grant pilot program for state and multi-state areas in a range of regional forest, agriculture and ecosystem settings. The purpose is to help us better understand what is needed for a national carbon sequestration inventory and accounting system that would be credible and cost-effective.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0872673525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0315021869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.021638989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062079438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016092612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014692586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006286269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002894459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.23586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6911E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5839E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Paul Wellstone
The amendment will enable us to assess the overall effectiveness and potential contributions of new programs and policies to encourage actions which offer a broad range of benefits to the environment. To do this, the amendment seeks to translate scientific information into easily understood means for landowners and others to apply in making decisions on their current practices. This information will distinguish practices which offer additional environmental benefits that may be associated with carbon storage or sequestration, such as flood and erosion prevention, soil conservation, fertility and productivity improvements, improved water quality and management, protection and restoration of ecosystems and habitat, and improved management of agricultural lands and forests including reforestation practices. It also would include information for landowners and others on how to assess the economic and financial costs and benefits of land uses that sequester or store carbon.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.6864
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.82857
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.82857
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.22848
VADER
0.964
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0343063613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041945525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020448148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013750734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005139259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00016249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.45365E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.99783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.96653E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.1411E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6149E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Paul Wellstone
If we make this investment now, within the next 5 years we should be prepared to identify real incentives not only for forest and agriculture but also for natural resources and land use management which will show up also in our national accounts. I also anticipate that some policy changes supported by this information may enable our agriculture and forest sectors to realize an economic gain from the practices themselves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0093197195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0082433704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0080888225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008021153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000354932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002050687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001363756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.66566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.4636E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.45053E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9825E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Paul Wellstone
The practices that will be encouraged by this amendment make good common sense and good economic sense. The State of Minnesota, with its rich forest and agricultural base and water resources, has a lot to lose from global warming.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.01039993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0039350161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025539097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022966262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002117167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002008163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001912181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.76351E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.50503E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.68092E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9597E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Paul Wellstone
While we have much to lose, we also have much we can contribute to reducing the problem of global climate change and gain in the process. If done properly, carbon storage and sequestration offer a welcome opportunity to draw together the interests and talents of the environmental community, agriculture, forest and timber products industries. Carbon sequestration is not the only or even major answer to our challenges in addressing climate change, but it is an important complement to other steps we must take to increase energy efficiency and conservation, increase use of renewable fuels and put in place an effective program for greenhouse gas emissions control.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0064435822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00621769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050255123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019853218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004215957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.63317E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.07545E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.59902E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.28429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.70785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.23848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Paul Wellstone
This research must involve a wide range of perspectives and interests. The Secretary of the Department of Agriculture is directed to work in collaboration with other federal agencies, on all aspects of carrying out the purposes of the amendment. These agencies should include the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Departments of Commerce, Energy, and the Interior, as well as several agencies within the Department of Agriculture, including the Agricultural Research Service, the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, the Forest Service, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2814136446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1716844388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0419499731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046422618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026269085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023321425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003323481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002468266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.96661E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.05397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.01976E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Paul Wellstone
Because forest and agriculture sectors play such a critical role in carbon storage and sequestration, the pilot areas should have a high percentage of land that is forest or cropland. The U.S. Department of Agriculture already tracks this information through its Natural Resources Conservation Service National Resources Inventory, the last being carried out in 1997.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0375733798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.010331352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093463568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076652446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026837735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014569159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007755509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001774397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001289947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.42291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.645E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Paul Wellstone
Pilot State or multi-State areas should not only be capable of carrying out the research on a technical level, they should have demonstrated or be interested in pursuing the kind of policies and programs to encourage environmentally beneficial carbon storage and sequestration practices that this amendment seeks to advance. This research takes research and information already available at different levels of government, and in many different groups, and integrates it in a way that we can develop and assess these means of encouraging helpful practices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.928
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0094158277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034868986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027670467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024110126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005378874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002742765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002284161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.77927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.5574E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6768E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.286E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Paul Wellstone
The amendment calls for an approach to carbon storage and sequestration accounting based on sound science. It is our intention that the Peer Review process called for in the amendment would include public and private science and policy groups as well as by the user community. This peer review is important particularly in regard to translating science into information in a form that provides easy access to landowners to encourage them to consider environmentally beneficial carbon storage and sequestration practices in their decision making.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.43399
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0089633591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002023764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016190963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011038207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003424196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002982562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001146436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.59369E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.51723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.797E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.335E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Paul Wellstone
Eligible entities for the pilot program grants would include land grant colleges or universities as defined both by the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 and tribal land grant institutions established through the Equity in Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994. These research institutions, as well as others with demonstrated experience in the field should be included among the eligible entities as should state or state consortia or non-profits be considered for these grants, especially since we want to see the results used to move forward on the policy and program front to encourage these practices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0159926261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009679346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009568934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006426216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005810769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001975961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.83332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.12492E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2616E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.1831E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.364E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Paul Wellstone
The grant-eligible programs should also demonstrate that they would include some means of ensuring the participation of governmental and non governmental interests that would be affected by the pilot program.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0158987372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0148812367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018682187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012259509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000280725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001830612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.9906E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.46291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.946E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.563E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Paul Wellstone
Carbon sequestration and storage potentially serve both environmental and economic interests. I have letters of endorsement from the American Farmland Trust, the National Farmer's Union, The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, Environmental Defense and Nature Conservancy, as well as from leading soil and forest scientists in Minnesota, Kansas, Ohio, and Oregon. Many others who are prominent in the environmental, agricultural, forest, and research communities believe this amendment takes us in the right direction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0159913761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0053639003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021899437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015523246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000567991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000120389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.74798E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.56789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1897E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.391E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.837E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Jeff Bingaman
I ask unanimous consent, notwithstanding rule XXII, it be in order to consider amendment No. 3230; that Senator Cantwell and Senator Smith of Oregon be added as cosponsors, the amendment be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0769176404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0717547489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062226965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026606065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017270415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000275029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.106E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5725E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3189E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0715748232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0088205466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010655601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000667832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005366628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.91396E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.93921E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.81746E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.78958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7251E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Harry Reid
Mr. President, on the list, it is my understanding the only remaining amendment is numbered 3366 offered by the Senator from Michigan, Mr. Levin. It has been cleared on this side, and it has been cleared by Senator Hatch from the Finance Committee. I ask if the amendment has been cleared by the managers of this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
5.7808481157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.5645617619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1582088997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1548334141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0049793678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028878758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.19453E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0509E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.648E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.541E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.95E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Frank Murkowski
Those have not been cleared on our side.
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
-0.03
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0400953402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.022780642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0097216769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0047295132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0014819051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010261468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004830541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000314278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002850493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002436086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.16105E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Harry Reid
This is No. 3366 offered by Senator Levin.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4078935832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1778995269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0522977731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0180997871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0080077996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028436712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.00089528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001966152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.20522E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.8641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.8088E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.5
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
5.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Frank Murkowski
If the Senator will wait a moment, that was No. 3366?
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0465903606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103827377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002347557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020857527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003851772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003400044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002182611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.3021E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5708E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.4355E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.246E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.2
Coleman-Liau Index
3.4
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Harry Reid
No. 3366.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0102402526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034494889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003345886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002481391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001778714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001241809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.71972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.251E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5434E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2327E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.825E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
0
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0499336049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0213554566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023921524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010743875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007379212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002822277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0862E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.00145E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.3448E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4201E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0069302609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023357014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020558582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001587511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003875956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001212564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.84841E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.60985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.67993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.1645E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.329E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be dispensed with.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0064218482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0046699108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034581513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006829282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001788503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001591458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.87084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.85777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.648E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.831E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.235E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1317820512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1029056148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0190482315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.018863802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0169473919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0126404761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0044310258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025433204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004094539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.4397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1611E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, we cleared the pending amendment on our side. We have no objection. It is No. 3366.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0707692176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0589777716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.010362926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033694108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.003004015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029058463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013406198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004534306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.12638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0972E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3784E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.2374200858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2116862452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.187107746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0472004467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.026213855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0107193882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035733079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025263938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012471783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003853257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.46494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.011033949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056487213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0029288487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016681986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006803526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005926941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003739113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.45015E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.10873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.39057E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.293E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Carl Levin
I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.023826462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0094426221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034574823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019361874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001595928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011365721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002828121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002255806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.70293E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1245E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.75E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Carl Levin
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
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
0.0258610031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018879524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012969943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002005884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001798464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001466199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.60806E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.727E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8648E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6599E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.629E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Ted Kennedy
Mr. President, a number of us have come to the floor today to discuss legislation to provide tax incentives to accelerate "broadband" high-speed Internet access across the country. The widespread availability of broadband technology is essential to ensuring the United States' technological leadership in the world. We must make a commitment to a national broadband policy and do it now.
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
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0481831783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.037616893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0371208298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046959463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035030767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020950523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015894349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008710644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001452786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000131646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0656E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Ted Kennedy
The reach of the information revolution to our Nation's rural and urban underserved areas depends on affordable Internet access. For far too long, these regions have found themselves disconnected from the information age because of their geography and high-cost of service. One of our greatest challenges for the future is to close the growing economic gap in access to computers and the Internet. If we do not act to close it now, this "digital divide" will become the opportunity of our time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1876978669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0979806646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0110130728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0049480412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003766661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031854397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020509195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008276756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005992249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003086173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001345704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Ted Kennedy
Several policy initiatives have been proposed to stimulate broadband deployment including deregulation, community planning grants, and low- interest loans to name a few. The broadband tax credit proposal is an important first step that has gained widespread support in Congress because it provides tax credits to those who take broadband to places where the market is not taking it, both geographically and technologically. So we are here to discuss the importance of that proposal and of ensuring its passage this year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Ted Kennedy
The Senator from West Virginia is the sponsor of the preeminent broadband tax credit bill, the Broadband Internet Access Act, of which I am pleased to be an original cosponsor, as is my friend from Oregon. Senator Rockefeller had led the fight to bring broadband access to all Americans, and first introduced this bill along with Senators Moynihan, Kerry, and others. He reintroduced the Broadband Internet Access Act, S. 88, last year, and it has 64 cosponsors from both sides of the aisle. A companion bill in the House has 194 cosponsors. A version of Senator Rockefeller's bill was reported out of the Senate Finance Committee as part of the stimulus package that was sent to the floor last December. I commend my friend from West Virginia for his leadership on this and many other technology issues so important to our nation's economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Ted Kennedy
Senator Smith and I have introduced a measure very similar to Senator Rockefeller's bill as an amendment to the energy legislation now before this body. Under this proposal, any company providing the required level of service, whether by telephone, cable modem, terrestrial wireless, satellite, or any other technology, would be eligible to claim the credit. The proposal provides a 10 percent tax credit for investment in "current-generation" broadband services and a 20 percent credit for investment in "next generation" services. Current generation broadband is typically 5-20 times faster than conventional "dial-up" Internet service and capable of transmitting text and photos very quickly. Current generation broadband can also transmit video imagery, but with low quality. Next generation broadband is hundreds of times faster than dial-up and transmits video imagery with great speed and clarity, making it ideal for applications like telemedicine, distance learning, and video conferencing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.31568
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
67
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Ted Kennedy
In my home State of Massachusetts, I saw firsthand how these types of advanced Internet services transformed the economy of the entire Berkshire County region. Like may rural areas across the Nation, the Berkshires were considered to be too far away from the Internet portals to interest providers. But business and Government leaders began an initiative called "Berkshire Connect," that resulted in a partnership with providers to build a multi-million dollar network of microwave towers and fiber-optic lines linking the county's scenic villages and small cities with fast Internet access.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Ted Kennedy
The project put the Berkshires on an equal footing with the rest of the global marketplace, because the Internet levels the playing field between large and small businesses and rural and urban areas. I am confident that passage of the broadband tax credit measure will bring similar success stories across the Nation like we have seen in the Berkshires for more residents and businesses.
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
0.915
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Ted Kennedy
The proposal provides $540 million in tax credits for broadband deployment to wire an estimated 5.4 million additional U.S. homes with current generation broadband and 700,000 more with next generation broadband. Today, 11 million U.S. homes are wired with current generation broadband and 340,000 with next generation broadband. This measure would increase those numbers by 50 percent and 200 percent respectively.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ted Kennedy
Senator Smith and I filed this measure as an amendment to the energy legislation because we see a clear connection between Internet use and energy savings. One former Energy Department official has testified before Congress that by reducing shopping trips and retail office space, e-commerce was responsible for energy use staying flat in the last 1990s while the economy was expanding sharply. And a number of studies have found that telecommuting saves 1-2 percent of total annual gasoline consumption and has the potential to save more. Meanwhile, economists now recognize that telecommuters can avoid the "congestion costs" which each additional driver imposes on others in terms of lost time and excess fuel from sitting in traffic jams. Princeton Professor Paul Krugman has estimated Atlanta's congestion cost at $3,500 a year for each additional driver. And associated savings come in the area of the environment. A 1999 study by the International Telework Association and Council found that the average telecommuter saves 28.5 pounds of pollution emissions every day he or she works from home.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21511
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
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
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
66
Ted Kennedy
The Senator from West Virginia was just discussing with me a number of other important benefits of broadband, apart from energy savings. I wonder if he would take a moment to describe those.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
John D. Rockefeller, IV
I would be happy to do so, and I thank the Senator from Massachusetts. For years now, it has been a goal of mine to make sure that West Virginians, and indeed all Americans, can have access to technology. The primary reason I introduced the broadband tax credit is to help address some of the most intractable problems associated with our country's transition to the digital economy -- unequal availability of broadband access technologies. This tax credit will encourage deployment of broadband facilities in areas where such technologies have not, and, without Congressional action, perhaps will not, be made available. With the help of the tax credit, people and businesses in these areas will be able to more fully benefit from the networked economy, and from activities such as telemedicine, telecommuting, and distance learning. This has positive consequences for everyone -- not just those in rural areas -- that go beyond the marketplace.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.04597
VADER
0.973
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
John D. Rockefeller, IV
I also think it important to understand that this technology will also be an important driver of productivity and economic growth. According to the Federal Reserve, information technology accounted for over 60 percent of the productivity growth occurring from 1995 to 1999. Listen to the change that occurred at that time. During the first half of the 1990s, productivity increased on average only 1.5 percent per year. Then, when we began to link our computers over the Internet, productivity jumped to 2.8 percent in the second half of the decade. It is this increase which Fed economists attribute primarily to information technology, and I think it is very fair to expect that wide-spread broadband networks are going to make us that much more efficient because they move us beyond using the Internet for e-mail to much more substantive and sophisticated applications. And the economic value of that to us as a nation could be very significant. One economist, Robert Crandall of the Brookings Institute, estimates that accelerated deployment of broadband will generate up to $500 billion in economic growth annually.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
John D. Rockefeller, IV
But the other side of this is that if we do not deploy broadband quickly, and other nations do, then we will lose the productivity edge that is so important. And unfortunately, that appears to be happening. A recent study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) found that the United States is now fourth in the world in broadband deployment, behind Korea, Canada, and Sweden. And others may pass us soon. While only 10 percent of U.S. households have broadband access, some 20 percent of homes in Canada have it, as do an astonishing 50 percent of homes in South Korea. Japan and a number of European countries have adopted very aggressive plans for broadband deployment involving laying optical fiber to every home. We should be very aware that if other countries do that -- deploy fiber to all homes and businesses within their borders -- and we continue to move very slowly even in the deployment of slower, current-generation broadband, those other nations will gain a huge economic advantage over us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.549
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
John D. Rockefeller, IV
I thus see the broadband tax credit as presenting us with a double opportunity. It would help provide much-needed economic growth. And it will also help ensure that rural and underserved Americans can fully participate in an increasingly digital world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
I wonder if I might interrupt my friend from West Virginia to make an observation. I think his point about competitive advantage is a very good one, and it is important for the Congress to remember that it applies not only internationally but also domestically. And it is an issue that is important to both sides of the aisle. For example, the Senate Republican High Tech Task Force -- HTTF -- has made the Broadband Tax Credit legislation a priority and a part of its policy agenda. This agenda states "The Task Force understands that high speed Internet access has the power to transform how we use the Internet. Encouraging tax and regulatory policies that foster rapid, efficient, and competitive deployment of broadband and other important technologies to urban and rural areas will be crucial to ensure our economic growth and technological competitiveness." The fact is, those communities that do not have broadband will invariably be at the disadvantage to those that do. And unfortunately, the communities that often have little or no broadband service are rural and low-income areas. I know this matter is as important to my colleagues from Massachusetts and West Virginia as it is to me. The Senator from West Virginia and I both come from states with large rural areas, so our constituents likely face a similar situation. In the rural areas of Oregon, we have seen concrete evidence of the difference broadband makes in a community's economic vitality. For example, in La Grande, Oregon, in the eastern part of the State, gaining connection to a nearby fiber optic route in 1999 made it possible for the town to persuade ODS Health Plans to establish a call center/claims center there. By contrast, other communities, such as Madras and Crook County, report that they have both lost potential businesses because of lack of broadband infrastructure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.99853
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.31818
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.31818
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64355
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
95
Sprache Difficult Word Count
93
The other thing I think we should mention is that in addition to economic benefits from this technology, there are other important societal benefits. For example, telemedicine. I'm happy to say that Oregon has been at the forefront of developing new and innovative telemedicine programs. In LaGrande, which, again, is fortunate to have a solid broadband infrastructure, it has been possible to develop a very good program for the provision of rural mental health services. The program is called RODEO NET and it's been making a difference in the lives of rural Oregonians for some time. And the telemedicine program of the Central Oregon Hospital Network makes it possible for doctors to consult with patients remotely and to receive the patients' radiologial images, sounds, records, and pharmacy information. But to do this well, you need broadband. In fact, the average data speed used by RODEO NET is 768 kilobits per second, more than twenty times the typical dial-up service in rural areas of the country. The problem is that few rural communities have a broadband connection. And that is something we must overcome. This technology can greatly improve the quality of life for rural residents, and we should not allow some of them to be deprived because they live in a more remote area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.24171
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
68
Sprache Difficult Word Count
66
John D. Rockefeller, IV
My friend is correct. I agree with him wholeheartedly. That is exactly the kind of application that will make a big difference to my constituents and his, and I want to do everything I can to make it widely available across the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Ted Kennedy
I wonder if my friend is a aware of the trans-Atlantic surgery that occurred last year, where a surgeon in New York operated on a patient in France?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
John D. Rockefeller, IV
Yes, indeed As I recall, the New York doctor remotely controlled some kind of robotic arms there at the patient's location, and it came off without a hitch, I believe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ted Kennedy
I think that is one of the most fascinating things I've ever seen, and as one who has worked for years on healthcare issues, it makes me even more committed to moving this broadband technology out across the country as quickly as possible, because one needs a very high bandwidth connection for those kinds of applications. You cannot do remote surgery over a narrow band connection.
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
0.729
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John D. Rockefeller, IV
Exactly right, and I think that this shows the potential that exists if broadband becomes ubiquitously deployed in this country. When we can transmit massive amounts of data instantaneously, the applications are limited only by our imaginations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Kerry
I wonder if my friend from West Virginia would yield for a comment at this point?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
John D. Rockefeller, IV
I would be happy to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
John Kerry
I thank the Senator, and my colleagues from Massachusetts and Oregon. As you know, I feel very strongly about this legislation. My staff and I spent a lot of time working with our former colleague Senator Moynihan, and with Senator Rockefeller and others back in 2000 when we were putting this bill together. We put a lot of brainpower into this bill. We met with innumerable telecom companies and analysts and experts, working to craft a bill that provided real incentives, and doing so in a technology neutral manner. I do not care what the technology is, as long as it can provide broadband, it should receive the incentive. And I think this bill does that. It specifically anticipates copper wire, coaxial cable, terrestrial wireless and satellite technologies. If they can deliver true broadband services, at a measurable speed requirement, then they qualify for the credit. That is as it should be. It is the service we are after, not a specific kind of delivery system. So this bill sets the standards and lets all compete equally. All they have to do is meet the speeds, and they get the credit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.21302
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
John Kerry
For the current generation technologies, it targets rural and low- income areas. Those are the areas where the Federal Communications Commission has told us there is a problem with current generation deployment. For the next generation technologies, it targets the entire country, with the exception of urban businesses. That is because, while next generation broadband exists and is being deployed aggressively in some Asian and European nations, it has scarcely been deployed at all in the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
John Kerry
I have a number of reasons for caring about broadband deployment. One is that I think we cannot allow the "digital divide" to continue, and there is a digital divide with broadband deployment just as there is with computer access and dial-up Internet access. In fact, the digital divide with broadband deployment is almost certainly greater than with computers or dial-up. So as a matter of basic equity, I think we must take quick action to deploy broadband across the nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.789
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Kerry
I also care about this issue because it is crucial for our international competitiveness. As Senator Rockefeller mentioned earlier, the United States is falling behind in broadband deployment. There is little disputing that fact. While some seem unconcerned about that matter, I am very concerned about it. I think there is little doubt that a nation with ubiquitous broadband will be more efficient and productive than a nation without it. And, the fact is, other nations are starting to outspend us on broadband infrastructure. Sweden has set aside some $800 million on broadband deployment in rural areas of the country -- a much smaller area than the United States, obviously. And they have already spent an undisclosed amount to build a fiber-to- the-home system serving much of Stockholm, which is becoming a model for the rest of Europe. Now France is following suit. It recently announced that it will invest $1.5 billion on broadband infrastructure over the next five years, and much of it will probably be optical fiber, as in Sweden. In Japan, who knows how much the government is investing, but it is substantial. The investment is made through Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, which is supposedly an independent telephone company, but the majority ownership belongs to the Japanese government. In any case, NTT is in the middle of a huge fiber-to-the-home project all over the country, so the investment is clearly very large. And listen to this figure from South Korea. In Korea, the government is laying out some $15 billion to provide an optical fiber connection to 84 percent of homes by 2005. This legislation would invest only $540 million over 10 years. That is not a lot for a nation as large as the United States. But it is an important start, and we should pass it now and get the ball rolling.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93156
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
86
Sprache Difficult Word Count
74
John Kerry
Finally, I feel strongly about this legislation because I think it is crucial for small business. As Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee I have an obligation to look out for that sector, and it is something I am passionate about. I am a former small businessperson myself, and I know how difficult it can be for a small company to compete with larger enterprises. Broadband can make that easier by increasing the productivity of the small business and opening up new markets. The telecom analyst Scott Cleland -- many of you know him from his testimony here on the Hill on various occasions -- wrote a short piece last year on the importance of broadband to small businesses. Paraphrasing Mr. Cleland, he said this. First, that small businesses have less access to broadband because they tend to locate outside the high-rent urban business centers. It's those urban business centers, he says where broadband is most plentiful. The second point he makes, and this is very important, is that we as a nation are losing as a result of this situation because small businesses tend to be a very innovative, economy-driving force. If broadband were more widely available to small businesses, Cleland says, the U.S. would benefit economically.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.90287
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
61
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
John Kerry
Those are a few of the reasons why I feel very strongly about this legislation, and I think it is imperative that we pass it this year and send it to the president for signature. I am delighted that we are having this discussion today, and I look forward to working with all of you to pass this bill at the earliest opportunity.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.816
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
John D. Rockefeller, IV
I notice that we are joined on the floor by the distinguished Chairman and Ranking Member of the Finance Committee, two gentlemen who have a lot to say about which tax legislation passes this body. I am pleased that both are cosponsors of S. 88 and strong supporters of technology measures. I wonder if I could ask them their thoughts on the likelihood of passing the broadband credit this year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Max Baucus
I thank my friend from West Virginia, and I congratulate him on his leadership on this legislation. I agree that broadband technology is extremely important for this country. It will help ensure that our productivity remains high and that our citizens receive the best services modern telecommunications have to offer. I think some of these services that you have already discussed there today -- telemedicine, distance learning, and videoconferencing, for example -- will be absolutely life altering for many Americans. In rural areas, we will find even more ways to use broadband -- televeterinary services, remote monitoring of crops, remote livestock auctions, etc. The fact is that when the underlying broadband infrastructure is there, you can do amazing things with relatively simple equipment -- a digital video camera and a computer. And, taking a moment to indulge a point of home-state pride, I want to ask my colleagues if they know where this idea originated? I see my colleague from Montana, and he is smiling. He knows where it came from.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.56398
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
Conrad Burns
Of course. From the Montana legislature, that's where. We're very creative in Montana.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.488
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Max Baucus
Exactly. The State of Montana enacted the first broadband credit in the nation in 1999. It was the brainchild of one of our public utility commissioners, Bob Rowe, and of state senator Mignon Waterman and others in the legislature. It was in effect for only two years, I believe, before being temporarily suspended, along with a number of other tax breaks, due to the State's budget shortfall. But in the short time it was in effect, it had very positive results. I want to quote from an article by Bob Rowe in one of our State newspapers, The Missoulian, in June 2001, in which Bob was describing the effect of the Montana broadband credit:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.782
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Max Baucus
Now as you might surmise, Circle, Montana is not a very big place. It had 644 people in the last census. None of those communities mentioned in that article has more than 1,600 people. If a broadband credit can help bring broadband to rural communities like those, then it is a worthy piece of legislation. But the problem is, even when the Montana broadband credit is reinstated, it will not be enough to ensure broadband deployment to all communities in a State like Montana, so we will need Federal incentives, too. And that is where measures like the federal broadband credit we are discussing now come in. It is important that we adopt this kind of incentive on a national basis, so that all communities may benefit from it. And along with the incentives that various States may enact, and along with other measures like low-interest loans and grants and so forth, we can really accelerate broadband deployment to all communities in the country.
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)
1.6946
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Max Baucus
So I applaud the efforts of my friends who have worked so diligently on this bill. I stand with you and am committed to moving this bill this year. The support is clearly there, with 64 cosponsors in the Senate and 193 in the House. There aren't many bills with that much support. So I think the time has come. We need broadband, and we need it now, and I think this bill will help a great deal. We will work together to get it done this year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
7.6
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Max Baucus
I want to turn to the Senator from Iowa, my Ranking Member on the Finance Committee. I used to be his Ranking Member when he was Chairman, and now the roles are reversed. But regardless of which of us is sitting in the Chairman's seat, we always confer with one another and work closely together, and I know he cares as much about getting broadband technology out to rural areas as I do. Senator Grassley, do you have any thoughts on this issue?
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
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
I thank my Chairman, and I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this topic. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of Senator Rockefeller's bill, and I think it is important legislation. As you probably know, I have spent a fair number of hours on a farm in my life, and I can tell you that telecommunications are absolutely a crucial lifeline to rural areas, and we must ensure that rural areas of the country are not left behind as the state of the art evolves. I think that is what is happening now -- the state of the art is evolving, and rural areas are being left behind. In urban areas, we have wonderful broadband systems where you can type at your computer and have a little TV screen going up in one corner. A lot of people here watch the Senate floor right from their computers as they work, which makes our work easier and more productive. In rural areas that kind of capability generally doesn't exist. And we just can't allow two different telecom standards for urban and rural areas. That would be like urban areas having telephones and rural areas not having telephones. What kind of country would we be if that were the case? So I think this legislation is very important.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.05412
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Chuck Grassley
I want to point out one provision in this bill which will be extremely important to rural areas, and that is one involving telephone cooperatives. Anybody from a rural State knows the importance that coops play in making sure no one goes unserved. There are some places that are so scarcely populated that the big publicly-owned companies can't justify the investment to their shareholders. So who gets the job done in those places? By and large, it's the telephone coops. And they do a great job, and we need to make sure we support them in their effort. But, of course, telephone coops are tax exempt organizations. So the question arises, if they don't pay taxes, how will they benefit from a tax credit? But this bill has found a way to let them take advantage of the benefit. How so? Through the so-called, "85-15" rule. The tax code requires that at least 85 percent of a telephone coops' income be used to pay losses and expenses. So this bill exempts from income the amount of broadband credit a coop would get if it were a taxable company. That encourages coops to make broadband investments because, if they do, then they will get help meeting the 85 percent rule. I think that makes a lot of sense and is good tax policy. It both encourages a crucial infrastructure investment, and simplifies the tax law for coops, which is an importannt thing to do anytime we can.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23404
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23404
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.46662
VADER
0.988
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
Chuck Grassley
So with that, just let me say again that I support this legislation, and I will work with Chairman Baucus and Senator Rockefeller and the other members here today to pass it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Conrad Burns
I wonder if I might very briefly add a couple of points at this juncture. I wanted to join my colleagues here on the floor today because I feel strongly about this measure. As Senator Baucus said earlier, this whole idea started in Montana, and we've seen the kind of effect it can have there, so I feel confident that a federal broadband credit can have a similar effect in other areas of the country. The other point I wanted to make goes back to Senator Grassley's discussion of farming applications. I've spent a fair amount of time in agricultural pursuits myself, and if there is any doubt how agricultural organizations feel about broadband, you should take a look at the farm groups that have endorsed this bill. The American Farm Bureau, American Agri-Women, National Cattlemens' Beef Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, National Pork Producers Council, National Sorghum Producers Association, National Wheat Growers Association, North American Export Grain Association, Rice Millers' Association, California Cotton Growers Association, California Cotton Ginners Association, Western Growers Association, U.S. Rice Producers' Group. The list goes on and on. Anyone who thinks farmers don't care about technology should spend some time on a modern farm, and what you will learn in that American agriculture is one of the most innovative industries in the world. Let me give you an example. Deere and Company, the farm equipment maker, is also a supporter of this legislation. And you may think at first, "Why do they care? They just make tractors." But when you talk to them, you learn that the tractor of tomorrow -- indeed of today -- has a lot of high-tech equipment on board that, as it drives through the fields, gathers information on plant conditions and soil conditions and moisture content and so forth. And that is incredibly valuable information to a farming operation. But to really use that information, you need a broadband connection to send it from the tractor to, say, a plant specialist a hundred miles away. Without that broadband connection, it will take a very long time to transmit the data, which makes it a lot less useful. So we need to take action now to get broadband networks built out all over the country, including those little places like Circle and Superior and Big Timber and Crow Agency and thousands of communities like them around the United States. And this bill is going to help do that, so I a feel very strongly that we need to pass it at the earliest opportunity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.52606
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.41585
VADER
0.989
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
116
Sprache Difficult Word Count
103
Tim Johnson
I would like to add a brief comment on this topic, which is of critical importance to my State of South Dakota. My colleagues have all spoken eloquently about the role of broadband deployment to our Nation, and the special importance of ensuring that our rural areas have equal access. I think we all agree that the widespread availability of broadband infrastructure is absolutely crucial to the future of America. Throughout history, we have found ourselves at critical junctures, when the Federal Government has needed to step in and help build an intrastructure system that is national in scope. The transcontinental railroad. Rural electrification. The Interstate highway system. None of those would have occurred without help from the Federal Government. That, in my opinion, is one of the most important aspects of our job -- to know when it is time for the Government to step in and facilitate the building of something big, something that will benefit the nation as a whole and make us a stronger nation. The transport of large amounts of information is no less important today than the transport of large amounts of goods was a few decades ago. The physical transport of goods is still necessary, and probably always will be. But the transport of information? Why should we have to transport people just to transport information? If a supplier can meet with his customer without driving across town or getting on an airplane, then that is better. If a rural American can meet with the urban medical specialist without driving or flying to the city, then that is better. If a rancher can show his cattle for sale to a distant buyer without the expense of transporting them to a sale barn, then that is better. All of those things are theoretically possible today, but they are possible in fact only to a few of our citizens. The disturbing thing is, that other nations are moving ahead of us in deploying broadband technology, as my colleagues have already pointed out. I believe that if the United States is to continue to lead the world economically, it must invest in broadband infrastructure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.74721
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.892
VADER
0.903
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
95
Sprache Difficult Word Count
85
Tim Johnson
That's why I will continue to fight hard to pass this legislation. I have written the President about it, I have written the majority leader about it, I have spoken to my colleagues on the Finance Committee about it, and now I want to address all of my Senate colleagues about this bill. The fact is, we need this legislation to push broadband out to remote areas of the country. There are areas where the market will not take broadband for many years, if ever. But that is where this legislation is targeted -- those very areas the market is leaving behind. We need this legislation to ensure, first of all, that rural areas are not left behind, and secondly that we do not fall behind as a nation. We must not continue to fall behind Korea, Canada, Sweden, Japan, Singapore and others, because if we do, then they will be able to work faster and more productively than we can work, and it is productivity which has been our hallmark, our saving grace, our competitive edge for years. The Internet was an American invention, as are the broadband technologies that accelerate its use. We must not let others surpass us in our own technology, simply through inaction. I urge my colleagues to take up and pass this very crucial legislation this year -- at the earliest opportunity. It is very important that we do so, and I pledge my support for it here today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.839
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
John D. Rockefeller, IV
I thank the Senator and welcome his support. I believe the Senator from New York wanted to join in the discussion, as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Hillary Clinton
I thank my friend from West Virginia. As an original co-sponsor on Senator Rockefeller's broadband tax credit bill and a supporter of the amendment offered on the energy bill, and having introduced my own bills to enhance broadband deployment in Upstate New York and around the country, I join my colleagues from both sides of the aisle today to express strong support for legislation stimulating broadband infrastructure deployment and demand for broadband services.
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
0.97
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.2
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Hillary Clinton
As we all know, our Nation's economy has suffered a slowdown of staggering proportions in the last year. Investment has slowed, jobs have been lost, and for many companies revenues continue to decline. Few sectors of our economy have been as dramatically affected as the telecommunications and high-tech industry, with job loss estimates in the industry exceeding more than a quarter-million in the past year alone. Of particular concern to me, Upstate New York, like rural areas across America, has continued to face obstacles to full engagement in the new knowledge-based economy. Prior to the recent downturn, the economic growth of the last decade left behind many of our Nation's rural areas -- like Upstate New York with its highly educated population -- that remain disconnected from major markets. Studies have shown that New York lags behind many states when it comes to Internet connections and usage that are essential to commerce and communications in this new economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.13549
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76913
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
61
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Hillary Clinton
To be sure, communications technologies are important not only for economic reasons. My State of New York suffered more than any other from the devastating attacks of September 11th. On that day, emergency calls, communications between loved ones, and demand for reliable information demonstrated so clearly our dependence on -- and the need for -- telecommunications technologies. I am extremely proud of the efforts that were made by our rescue personnel, utilities, and others to restore the communications infrastructure that was so damaged by the terrorist activities. Those tragic events underscored the importance of redundant telecommunications systems to enable us to stay connected in times of national emergency.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.55207
VADER
-0.753
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Hillary Clinton
The message here is that broadband deployment and its uses are key for the continuing economic development and growth of our Nation. I recently offered a sense-of-the-Senate, which was adopted on the FY 2003 Budget Resolution passed out of the Budget Committee, that highlights the needs for investments in broadband technology to spur development and job creation in rural and underserved areas. Mr. President, I ask that it be included in the Record at this point.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Hillary Clinton
The broadband tax credit is a critical component of this economic development plan, in order to get broadband to "the last mile" -- to the households, schools, businesses, local governments and many others that stand most to gain from its deployment and, of course, the jobs and services that are sure to follow.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.741
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Olympia J. Snowe
I am delighted to have this opportunity to join my colleagues in discussing the importance of the broadband tax credit legislation. We have worked on this bill since mid-2000, and we need to get it passed this year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Olympia J. Snowe
I am particularly pleased to have worked with Senator Rockefeller on this issue. He and I go way back on technology matters. We worked side by side to ensure that all our classrooms and public libraries are connected to the Internet and modern technology through the E-rate, and this successful program is beginning its fifth year of funding.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.706
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Olympia J. Snowe
Just as the E-rate continues to ensure that our Nation's schools and libraries are not divided between technological haves and have nots, we must ensure that all of our Nation's homes and businesses -- in both rural and urban areas -- have access to broadband services. Because although dial-up services are good for sending e-mail, sharing short documents, and browsing the web slowly, you need broadband services if you need to receive information quickly or send an item that is data- intensive, such as photographs, graphics, or lengthy documents.
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
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Olympia J. Snowe
While broadband is already being deployed in rural States, such as mine, I believe it is imperative that we seek to accelerate the rate of this deployment. Because where are the homes and small businesses without broadband service? That's easy -- in rural and low-income areas. And that is what this bill is designed to cover: the rural and low- income areas where broadband generally is not already available. Furthermore, it is designed to help us move to the next generation of broadband that some countries are already rolling out.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Olympia J. Snowe
The bottom line is that there are times when it makes sense to help the market deploy technology more quickly and this is one of those times. Why? Because the Government can play an important role in ensuring that all our citizens have access to basic infrastructure, just as it ensured universal access to telephone service in the 1930s.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Olympia J. Snowe
I will not repeat what my other colleagues have said about the United States falling behind in broadband infrastructure, but it is a fact and it is something we cannot allow. We must engage on this issue and we must do it now. As the lead Republican cosponsor of the legislation, I urge the passage of the broadband tax credit legislation as one way to address this matter, and believe it should be done this year. While there are a number of other ideas on the table concerning broadband deployment, this is one that is ready to go, and we should not wait any longer. Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to support moving this incentive as part of the next available tax package moving through the Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.932
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
I would like to return to the issue of exactly how we move this year. I think it is the most substantial broadband initiative with a real chance of passing in the near future, and I think we should be very specific about how we are going to accomplish it. It is now mid- April, the number of legislative days remaining in this Congress are dwindling, and the available tax vehicles would seem to be limited for the rest of the year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.776
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Ted Kennedy
I couldn't agree more. As I said earlier, I think this would be a very good addition to the energy bill because it has clear energy savings implications. If that proves not to be possible, I think it should be included in any other tax bill that comes through this year. Passing the broadband tax credit this year should be a priority for the Senate and we must ensure its passage at our earliest opportunity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John D. Rockefeller, IV
Absolutely. I am with you 100 percent. We have to get this done, and we have to get it done this year. I note that the majority leader has joined us on the floor and I wonder if we might impose on him to give us his views on the prospects for the broadband tax credit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Daschle
I thank the Senator for his leadership on the broadband tax credit, and I thank all of our colleagues who have expressed their support for this measure today. As you know, I am a cosponsor of Senator Rockefeller's bill, S. 88, and share the strong support for this bill expressed by our colleagues today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Tom Daschle
We have made this a centerpiece of the Democratic high technology agenda. We believe broadband deployment is key to the continued economic growth of the entire Nation, and is particularly critical in rural areas that studies have shown too often lag behind their urban counterparts. This bill addresses that issue head-on by giving special incentives to rural deployment. This measure is one of a number of solutions that have been proposed that will prove effective in achieving universal availability of the most advanced telecommunications technology.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Tom Daschle
I look forward to working with the Senator from West Virginia, the distinguished Chairman and Ranking Member of the Finance Committee, and all of our colleagues who have spoken out so forcefully today. I hear you and share your support for this proposal. Given the large number of cosponsors, it is clear that the broadband credit can win approval in this Chamber. So I would say to my colleagues that I want to move the bill at the earliest opportunity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
John D. Rockefeller, IV
We appreciate the Leader's interest and support. With that support, and that of all our colleagues who have joined us today, I feel confident that we will succeed in getting this bill enacted into law this year. And I am excited at that prospect, because I think it will make a big difference in moving broadband both to remote and underserved areas of the Nation, and also in moving it to the next generation. That will be an outstanding result, and a great benefit for the Nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.985
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Don Nickles
I would like to engage in a brief discussion with my colleague from Alaska concerning an important provision that is missing from the electricity title of this bill. Would the ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Murkowski, agree that it is important to provide a level playing field for competitors in the interstate wholesale electricity market?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Frank Murkowski
Yes, I agree with my colleague.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Don Nickles
Is today's interstate wholesale electricity market a level playing field, in which all competitors are subject to the same rules?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Frank Murkowski
No. Publicly-owned utilities are not subject to the same oversight of their rates and other activities related to sales of bulk electricity in interstate commerce as investor-owned companies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Don Nickles
I see nothing in the current language of the electricity title of this bill to rectify this disparate treatment. This seems unfair, and contrary to our policy of promoting competitive markets in interstate electricity sales. Would the Senator from Alaska agree?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Frank Murkowski
Yes, I think that all utilities who substantially participate in the interstate wholesale electric power market should be under the same regulatory regime, and subject to the same oversight by the same regulator. But I also want to make clear that municipally- owned and cooperatively-owned utilities that are too small or not selling in interstate commerce, such as those in Alaska, should not be subject to FERC regulation. I would oppose any attempt to extend such Federal regulation to these entities or their activities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Don Nickles
I thank the Senator for that viewpoint. Do not misinterpret what we are saying. This is not about "spreading the pain" around to everybody. Rather, what we are saying is that if a municipally-owned or cooperatively-owned utility makes a strategic business decision to go into the competitive interstate bulk power market to earn profits, then it ought to play by the same rules as everybody else. And once they enter that market, it is important that the market competition takes place on a level playing field, or else competition will be diminished and consumers will suffer. So I would like to go forward, in conference, and work with my friend, Senator Murkowski, and others of like mind, to correct this situation and ensure equal treatment for all who chose to compete in the interstate wholesale electricity market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.924
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Frank Murkowski
I look forward to working with the Senator from Oklahoma on this issue as this bill moves to conference.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bob Graham
Mr. President, Section 2105 of this legislation, the section providing a tax deduction for construction of energy efficient commercial buildings, does not list the specific building components that will qualify the building. This is different from Section 2103, pertaining to energy efficient residential property, in which items contributing to building efficiency are listed in some detail. My concern is that certain energy efficiency improvements, if not specifically included, may not qualify for the deduction under Section 2105. I was wondering if the Senator from Montana could clarify for me the reasons behind the differences between these two sections.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.954
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Max Baucus
The Senator from Florida asks a reasonable question, but he need not be concerned about the differences between these two sections. The commercial building deduction is constructed as a performance-based incentive for energy efficiency. The bill does not specify which materials should be used because different buildings may require different components to meet efficiency standards. Construction need not adhere to a specific list of energy efficient components.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Bob Graham
Let me ask then about a specific building component so that I can be certain I understand what the Senator has explained. Building insulation is not referenced in Section 2105, however it is referenced in Section 2103. Nevertheless, expenditures for insulation in a commercial building will qualify for the deduction so long as it meets the energy efficiency requirements laid out in this measure. Is that accurate?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Max Baucus
The Senator is correct. In fact, the efficiency requirements laid out in this legislation essentially require that building construction include a combination of highly energy efficient property. Energy efficient insulation would almost certainly be included among these components.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.918
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Graham
The origin of my concerns regarding the enumeration of specific components stems from the language used to define energy efficient commercial building property expenditures at the beginning of Section 2105. It indicates that in order to qualify, energy efficient property must be eligible for treatment as depreciable property under section 167 of the tax code. There are many building components, like insulation, not specifically referenced in section 167. Can the Senator from Montana confirm that the intention of this measure is not to exclude these components from eligibility for the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Max Baucus
I can confirm for the Senator from Florida that the intention of this provision is to include all those components that would produce levels of energy efficiency sufficient to meet the standard laid out by this amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Graham
I thank the Senator for his clarification and his time.
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
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Jon Corzine
Mr. President, I rise today to bring to the attention of my colleagues an important issue that relates to provisions in the Energy bill dealing with reformulated gasoline. After a few brief introductory remarks, I would like to engage in a colloquy with my colleague and friend, the Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, in order to inform and clarify the legislative record on the matters I am about to discuss.
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
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jon Corzine
The provisions contained in Subtitle C of Title VIII of the Energy bill deal with motor fuels. As has been discussed on this floor on preceding days, these provisions deal with a number of issues, including a ban on the use of MTBE and requirements for use of ethanol in reformulated gasoline. I would like to speak today on another issue in this subtitle that has received less attention during our debate on these issues, but which could have a profound and detrimental effect on the supply of gasoline in New Jersey and elsewhere in the Northeast, by affecting an important supplier to this market.
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
0.329
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Jon Corzine
Section 834 of Subtitle C eliminates the oxygen content requirements for reformulated gasoline. It is necessary to do this since the subtitle, in Section 833, Subsection (c), otherwise bans the use of MTBE, the oxygenate most commonly used to meet the oxygen content requirements of the Clean Air Act. And while we have all become aware of the groundwater contamination problems caused by leaks of gasoline containing MTBE, it is important to understand for the situation I am about to discuss that MTBE does provide significant benefits in regard to emissions of toxic air pollutants under current EPA models. Indeed, overall toxic air emissions reductions achieved through the use of reformulated gasoline substantially exceeded the minimum requirements set by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. I think we all agree with the Blue Ribbon Panel's recommendation, that with or without MTBE, it remains an important goal to maintain the real world emissions benefits derived from the use of reformulated gasoline.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7037
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7037
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.65292
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
56
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
Jon Corzine
So when the authors of Subtitle C eliminated the oxygen requirement for reformulated fuel and banned the use of MTBE, they also wanted to be sure that the toxic air pollutant reductions achieved from the use of reformulated gasoline were maintained. Thus, they included the so- called `anti-backsliding' provisions found in subsection (b) of Section 834. Among other things, subsection (b) will require the EPA Administrator to . . . establish, for each refinery or importer . . . standards for toxic air pollutants from use of the reformulated gasoline produced and distributed by the refiner or importer that maintain the reduction of the average annual aggregate emissions of toxic air pollutants for reformulated gasoline produced or distributed by the refiner or importer during calendar years 1999 and 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Jon Corzine
This provision thus requires EPA to establish, for each refinery, the amount of toxic air emissions from the gasoline based on 1999 and 2000 data, and then establish that as a "baseline," or maximum level of toxic air emissions from the gasoline produced by that refinery.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Corzine
What this provision doesn't do, is tell the refiner how to maintain the baseline once MTBE is eliminated, it just has to do it. In most cases, refineries can meet the gap in toxic air emissions performance -- caused by the ban on MTBE -- simply by doing little more than complying with an already-existing separate regulation that requires them to reduce the levels of sulfur in the gasoline. Removing sulfur improves the toxic air emissions performance of the gasoline as calculated by EPA. Or the refinery could invest in improved extraction technology to remove directly some of the toxics -- for example, benzene. Or a larger, multi facility refiner could trade between its refineries the credits for emissions of toxic air pollutants authorized by the Subsection.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
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
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Jon Corzine
So, once the EPA Administrator establishes the baseline for a refinery, most refiners have options that are available to ensure that their refineries do not `backslide' on the emissions of toxic air pollutants from gasoline. For example, refiners that had high sulfur levels during the base period will have a relatively easy time complying with this requirement for their reformulated gasoline, primarily because they must desulfurize gasoline by 2004-2005 under already existing rules, and this step will substantially reduce toxic air emissions, thus offsetting the increases in calculated emissions from eliminating MTBE.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Jon Corzine
But what happens under the Energy bill to the refiner who had voluntarily taken steps, not required by any regulation, to incorporate state-of-the-art benzene extraction technology and also removed a very large amount of the sulfur from its gasoline before the base period that the EPA will use to establish its baseline? That refiner will be given a baseline that is far tougher than virtually any other refiner. It is so tough, Mr. President, that when MTBE is banned, as required by the bill, it likely will not be able to make up the lost benefit MTBE provides -- substantially lowering modeled emissions of air toxic pollutants -- by lowering sulfur to required levels or taking any other actions that will allow it to maintain that baseline performance level.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
-0.218
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Jon Corzine
This is exactly the situation facing the Amerada Hess Corporation, a corporate constituent in New Jersey that is an important supplier of reformulated gasoline. At its Port Reading, New Jersey refining facility, Hess produces 35-50 thousand barrels per day of reformulated gasoline that is supplied to New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Hess also supplies another 40-60 thousand barrels per day of reformulated gasoline into the northeast market from HOVENSA, a refinery it partly owns on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Both facilities, the only two under the Hess umbrella, have long produced very clean gasoline -- taken together, the gasoline produced by these refineries has almost 60 percent less sulfur and 35 percent less benzene than the refinery industry average.
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
0.581
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Jon Corzine
Once the EPA establishes baselines for these two refineries, and MTBE comes out of the gasoline, they will have no realistic options to maintain the baseline -- exactly because the gasoline was already so clean. They can put in ethanol, but that does not have the same level of positive effect on toxic air emissions, compared to MTBE. They will lower sulfur further to 30 ppm, but in contrast to most other refineries, this will not be enough to maintain the baseline, since the gasoline was already low in sulfur before and during the relevant base period. Benzene is already at very low levels, and further reductions are not reasonably achievable.
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)
3.04452
VADER
-0.581
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jon Corzine
I will include in the record tables of data provided to me by Amerada Hess that illustrates this result. They could buy credits, if they were available, but this would allow refiners who did not take early action to clean up gasoline to obtain a competitive advantage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.834
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jon Corzine
The only reasonable way to address this situation, Mr. President -- and avoid penalizing a refiner by virtue of the fact that it took early action to clean its gasoline before it was required to do so -- is to ensure that the EPA Administrator has the ability and discretion to review situations like this, and when necessary and appropriate, make adjustments to the refinery-specific baselines.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Corzine
This notion of providing limited, necessary baseline adjustments is not unprecedented. Indeed, EPA provided this form of relief just last year on nearly identical facts. In that case, it was implementing the Mobile Source Air Toxics, or MSAT, rule. That rule sets maximum levels of toxic air emissions from gasoline from baselines established using data from the base years, 1998, 1999, and 2000. It is thus nearly identical to the anti-backsliding provisions of Subtitle C -- it only differed in that it covered all fuel, conventional and reformulated, and looked to data from one more base year, 1998.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Jon Corzine
In that case, Mr. President, Hess faced the same situation in which it finds itself in this instance for its gasoline supplies form Port Reading and HOVENSA, except that the reason MTBE was going to be unavailable on a going forward basis was state-enacted bans on its use in New York and Connecticut. In this case, it is federal law that will ban the use of MTBE. So the result in the MSAT rule situation should be the same when the provisions of this bill go into effect. In the case of the MSAT rule, EPA agreed that once the state MTBE bans went into effect, EPA would make an appropriate adjustment to the baselines for the Port Reading and St. Croix refineries to reflect their unique situation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Jon Corzine
The adjustment was based on EPA's finding that the reformulated gasoline which these refineries produce significantly outperforms the industry average for toxic air emissions, and that MTBE bans would affect the modeled toxics performance. The purpose of this relief, quite simply, was to level the playing field, so that a refiner that took steps to clean up its gasoline early could continue to supply gasoline when MTBE is eliminated. I will enter into the Record a copy of the letters from EPA laying out the details of EPA's resolution of this problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Jon Corzine
My purpose today is therefore twofold. I first wanted to bring this matter to the attention of the Senate. It would be a travesty if we were to enact legislation that penalized parties for taking early action to improve the environmental performance of their product. And I should hasten to add here, Mr. President, that based on every conversation I or my staff have had on this matter, we have been assured that this was an unintended consequence. So my second purpose, Mr. President, is to ensure that the record on this legislation provides sufficient guidance to EPA in order that it can address this matter effectively.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.3673
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Jon Corzine
For these reasons, I would like to engage the Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Senator from Vermont, in a colloquy on this issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jon Corzine
As discussed in my remarks, EPA had the requisite authority and discretion under the MSAT rule to make limited, appropriate adjustments to refinery-specific baselines for toxic air emissions based on unique circumstances such as those facing Amerada Hess. Would you agree that EPA would enjoy a similar level of discretion under the anti- backsliding provisions of Subtitle C of Title VIII if and when the Energy bill, or any other bill that carries similar provisions, becomes law?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Jim Jeffords
I appreciate the Senator from New Jersey bringing this matter forward at this time. As he noted, the last thing we want to do in this statute is to penalize -- advertently or inadvertently -- those parties that take early action voluntarily to improve the environmental performance and public health benefits of the products they produce, in this case, reformulated gasoline.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jim Jeffords
Based on the facts that the Senator has presented and as they have been presented to me and my staff, it appears that Amerada Hess and HOVENSA could be disadvantaged if the anti-backsliding provisions of the bill were implemented without consideration of the factors that you have outlined. And, this situation could lead to a less competitive market in the Northeast, potentially driving up prices.
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
-0.31
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jim Jeffords
It seems reasonable that refineries such as you have described, which have worked out an understanding of an appropriate adjustment with EPA in the context of the implementation of rule on mobile sources of air toxics, should be able to proceed in a similar fashion when the provisions relative to reformulated fuels -- particularly, the anti- backsliding provisions in Section 834 -- are implemented. EPA has informed my staff that they would interpret the provisions in question as providing them with adequate authority to do so. It would seem logical that such authority would be used as it was in the case of the rule, regardless of whether the situation is a state ban or a Federal ban on MTBE.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
-0.806
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.4
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Jon Corzine
I very much appreciate the Chairman's answer, and believe that EPA should be able to retain and incorporate existing baseline adjustments granted under the MSAT rule into the baselines that will be established under Section 834(b).
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
0.61
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.7
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Corzine
I wonder whether the Chairman could answer another question in this regard. If the MTBE ban proposed in S. 517 takes effect before or supersedes the implementation of existing state MTBE bans, is S. 517 intended to negate baseline adjustments that refer to or are based upon those state laws?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jim Jeffords
As the Senator knows, there is no Federal preemption of State law contained in the Subtitle C. In fact, Section 833 of the bill, in Subsection (d), states specifically that enactment of the federal MTBE ban contained in the preceding subsection will "have no effect on the law in effect on the day before the date of enactment if this Act regarding the authority of States to limit the use of [MTBE] in motor vehicle fuel." And Section 834, in which the anti-backsliding provisions are contained, includes a savings clause (Subsection (d)) that states "[n]othing in this section is intended to affect or prejudice any legal claims or actions with respect to regulations promulgated by the Administrator prior to enactment of this Act regarding emissions of toxic air pollutants from motor vehicles." Taken together, these provisions are a clear indication that it is the intent of the Senate not to preempt the state laws that were the cause for the baseline adjustment granted under the MSAT rule or to affect any legal claims or actions related to the MSAT regulations, including the sections in that rule providing for baseline adjustments. Furthermore, as I observed in my prior response, fairness would dictate that the result should be the same whether MTBE is banned as a result of this bill or as a result of state law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.45225
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
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
82
Sprache Difficult Word Count
65
Jon Corzine
I again thank the distinguished chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee for his comments and perspective on this issue, as this is a very important issue for my State and region.
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
0.552
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jon Corzine
Mr. President, New Jersey is the largest user of reformulated gasoline in the Northeast. Hess -- through the Port Reading and Virgin Islands refineries -- supplies about 13 percent of the reformulated gasoline used in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut region. Production from Hess's Port Reading refining facility alone translates to 14-20 percent of New Jersey's total gasoline consumption. My office is advised that if S. 517 does not allow EPA to retain existing MSAT baseline adjustments or grant new ones, it will constrict the ability of its Virgin Islands joint venture facility to manufacture reformulated gasoline and may cause Port Reading to close. The reformulated gasoline supplied by these two refineries, as I noted previously, today has almost 60 percent less sulfur and 35 percent less benzene than the refinery industry average and would be replaced by other suppliers, who would supply less clean gasoline on average. Moreover, New Jersey could lose a major employer in the form of Port Reading which, in addition to producing clean gasoline, has been identified as among the top environmental performers for refineries in the country in Environmental Defense's most recent rankings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.698
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.5
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
78
Sprache Difficult Word Count
66
Jon Corzine
As a matter of sound environmental policy, refiners who voluntarily cleaned up gasoline by removing dirtier components before the baseline period should certainly not be put in a worse position than refiners who waited until regulations forced them to reduce toxic air emissions. Nor should such refiners reap a windfall under S. 517 by having clean refiners end up buying credits from them to stay in business.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Corzine
I greatly appreciate the interest my Chairman on the Environment and Public Works Committee has shown on this issue, and hope we can work together, along with other interested Senators, to remedy this situation on this and any future legislation that may carry similar provisions.
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
0.897
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Jon Kyl
I would like to engage in a colloquy with the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee in order to discuss an issue that I know the chairman, the ranking member of the committee and their staffs have been attempting to address for some time. Specifically, we all know that the electric industry is undergoing significant change However, certain tax provisions, drafted long ago, appear to obstruct the current restructuring of the industry. The Senate Finance Committee has attempted to better understand these tax and non-tax conflicts in the rapidly changing national energy environment by directing the Department of the Treasury to conduct an ongoing study of the issue and report back to the tax-writing committees on an annual basis with legislative recommendations. In addition, the manager's amendment to the tax title to the energy bill before us on the floor has provisions that will facilitate restructuring for cooperatives and investor-owned utilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.48955
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Jon Kyl
Public power utilities need to know how they can operate in this new environment. This guidance is especially critical given the lack of a legislative solution to modernize Federal "private use" tax laws passed in the mid-1980s. I rise today to suggest two mechanisms that will provide very limited, but necessary, guidance for public power utilities. I believe both of these mechanisms can be addressed either through administrative guidance or legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.332
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jon Kyl
First, the report of the Senate Finance Committee urges the Department of the Treasury to finalize as quickly as possible regulations relating to the definition of private activity bond for public power entities. In adopting these regulations, the committee hopes that the Treasury will use its regulatory authority to provide flexibility to foster the participation of public power in a restructured electric industry. I believe that finalization of the regulations is important.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Jon Kyl
I further believe that flexibility may be provided in the regulations by, among other measures, lengthening the term of the short-term output contract exception to 5 years; providing specific, more flexible guidelines for utilities to replace load lost from participating in the open access of their transmission facilities; and allowing the advance refunding of bonds used to finance transmission facilities used in open access or regional transmission organizations. I would hope that the legislative history to the tax title to the energy bill would urge the Treasury Department to consider adopting these items to the greatest extent possible when the private activity regulations are finalized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Jon Kyl
Second, public power utilities historically finance aggregate generation, transmission and distribution needs with tax-exempt debt and electric system revenues, equity. Moreover, these construction needs are often financed on a system, versus a project, basis. This means that each dollar of borrowing is not tied to a dollar investment in specific projects. This is a common utility practice, but one that complicates the ability to manage private use limitations in the current environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Jon Kyl
Current law does not provide specific guidance in this area, though the Internal Revenue Service has issued individual private letter rulings to entities other than utilities that have sought clarification on the ability to allocate private business use to equity. Unfortunately, the private letter ruling process can be lengthy, administratively cumbersome and not viable were a large number of utilities to pursue this remedy. A modest solution to this issue would be to provide that the portion of a public power utility's system that is financed with amounts other than tax exempt-debt can be used without regard to private use limitations. Public power systems then have a strong incentive to finance projects with equity or taxable debt rather than tax-exempt bonds.
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)
0.7777
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
Jon Kyl
Specifically, language to provide broad guidance in this area could state:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Jon Kyl
I have been informed by the Treasury Department that they believe that they have the authority to address this issue and are working on published guidance in this area. Unfortunately, the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have been working on comprehensive allocation regulations for some time and guidance is needed now. Therefore, I would again hope that whatever legislative history that emerges with respect to the tax title to the energy recognize the ability of a public power system to allocate its equity to investments in as flexible a manner as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Jon Kyl
I hasten to add that these two suggestions do not provide a comprehensive fix to the numerous technical private use problems that require the attention of this body. However, it will provide necessary guidance to public power utilities at a time when managing private use has become increasingly challenging due to industry events. Moreover, they will not upset the competitive balance in the industry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.28
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jon Kyl
I ask the distinguished Chairman of the Committee on Finance if I can count on him to support language with respect to these two items in any report that this body or the conference may issue.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Max Baucus
The Senator from Arizona can count on my support in ensuring that guidance with respect to the finalization of regulations relating to the definition of private activity bonds for public power entities is provided at the earliest opportunity and most certainly in conference. Regarding the ability to allocate private business use to equity, I look forward to working with my colleague to fashion an appropriate remedy for this important issue.
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)
3.55535
VADER
0.928
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
John McCain
Mr. President, section 1601 of title XVI of this bill would establish a National Science and Technology Assessment Service to develop information for Congress relating to the uses and application of technology to address current national science and technology policy issues. Everyone in this body appreciates that the science and technology policy issues that we face today are diverse and complex. Clearly there is a need for some reliable means for Congress to receive timely, unbiased information on such matters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John McCain
However, I am concerned that the details of the organizational structure being proposed in this section have not been fully vetted. No hearings were held on the proposal. Many of those interested are not locked into this particular design proposal, but feel that there is a valid need for such an organization. I hope that we can revise the title XVI provisions to ensure that it meets the needs of Members. Many of us recall the former Congressional Office of Technology Assessment which was abolished in 1995 over concerns about its ability to provide timely information to Members of Congress. Oftentimes their reports were released after a vote on a particular issue, rendering them useless from a Congressional standpoint. There were also concerns that the office had grown to be much larger than originally anticipated. By the time the office was abolished, it had grown to have an annual budget of approximately $22 million and had over 200 employees. The cost of an average report was around $400,000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
0.766
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
John McCain
I believe that the authors of this title XVI intend that the assessment service be an unbiased, nonpartisan entity whose reports and recommendations would be widely accepted by the Congress. To create such an entity with instant credibility, requires an open process for considering different approaches to structuring it. Without this opportunity and process, the established service may not be received as a reliable non-partisan entity. Without such a reception, the service would be essentially useless.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John McCain
Although I have filed an amendment that would delete this title from the bill, I am hereby withdrawing that amendment. I hope to work with the chairman of the Commerce Committee, Senator Hollings, to further review the provision while the Energy bill is in conference with the House. I urge Senator Hollings to hold hearings on this proposal to allow for an open debate on the needs and benefits of the congressional service. I further urge the chairman to engage other committees and Members in these discussions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Ernest Hollings
Mr. President, I thank Senator McCain for his comments and his willingness to work with me on this issue. The need for reliable, sound advice to Congress on scientific and technology issues has never been greater. Many of the issues that we tackle every day involve some scientific or technological element.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.487
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Ernest Hollings
Congress needs to be sure that it can avail itself of excellent scientific analyses on complex issues. The advice that we were able to receive in the past from the Office of Technology Assessment on such issues as climate change and homeland security is sorely missed. As Senator McCain noted, any assessment service for the Congress needs to be non-partisan and effective. I look forward to discussions with the ranking member of the Commerce Committee, as well as other members of the Senate, regarding the proposed structure of the National Science and Technology Assessment Service and possible changes to that structure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, I have long been interested in providing a modification in the tax law allowing a historic hotel in my State to be restored and used as housing for lower income elderly people. Unfortunately, as the chairman knows, the tax laws often determine the viability of the project and this modest sized project is more complex then most of its size.
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)
0.63599
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Max Baucus
Mr. President, I appreciate the Senator from Iowa's concern and his persistence. However, because the provision is not an energy tax proposal, it is not appropriate for it to be included in this energy bill. But I do want the Senator to know that there is sympathy for the proposal, and I do plan to consider its inclusion on an appropriate measure in the near future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.634
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Max Baucus
development of high temperature superconductor technologies
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
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
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Chuck Schumer
I would like to pose a question to my esteemed colleague from New Mexico, who serves as the chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. It is my understanding that the Energy Policy Act of 2002 contains language that will direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct research and development activities regarding enhanced renewable energy. Within that language's provisions for electric energy systems and storage, there exists language that directs the Secretary of Energy to undertake demonstration projects to further the development of high temperature superconducting, HTSC, technology. I am seeking the chairman's assistance in clarifying the specific factors and goals that are meant to be associated with these demonstration projects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.954
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Chuck Schumer
It is my understanding that the HTSC technology demonstration projects, which may include HTSC cables, fault current limiters, and power transformers, are meant to focus on the development of second generation YBCO-based superconductors that will make several significant contributions to the electrical system. Furthermore, the high temperature superconductor technology demonstration projects should also have a minimal adverse impact on the environment and land use, and produce environmental benefits by reducing reliance on oil as a cooling agent in electric power devices and reducing harmful emissions caused by fossil-fuel-powered generating plants.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Chuck Schumer
I would like to know if the Senator from New Mexico agrees with my interpretation of the language in the Energy Policy Act of 2002.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Jeff Bingaman
I respond to my colleague from New York by stating that I do in fact share his understanding of the intent of the language relating to HTSC research in the Energy Policy Act of 2002.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dick Durbin
Mr. President, I ask the chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to engage in a colloquy with Senator Feingold and me with respect to oil and gas development on Federal lands, an issue that is very sensitive for Americans right now. There are areas on public lands where we can develop oil and gas resources in a responsible way. But we should not take this fact as a green light to degrade environmentally sensitive lands, which should be preserved for generations to come. We need to recognize that the Secretary of the Interior, as the steward of our public lands, must consider a range of factors when developing and use plans for public lands. The Secretary of the Interior is not just in the business of energy -- lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management are multiple use lands and the Secretary is required to take many factors into consideration when developing land use plans, including the recreation, range, timber, minerals, watershed, wildlife and fish, and natural, scenic, and historic values.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.10413
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
Dick Durbin
The Bureau of Land Management has authority to lease public lands for oil and gas development under the authority of the Mineral Leasing Act, and this authority is referenced in section 602 of the energy bill. However, before the BLM exercises its authority, I believe that it is important that the secretary consider the characteristics of the land, including whether the land exhibits wilderness characteristics. For example, section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act requires the Secretary to consider "any adverse environmental effects" and "any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources" that would result from proposed agency actions. In addition, section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act requires the Secretary to develop and maintain land use plans for public lands administered by the BLM, using and observing the principles of multiple use and sustained yield, and among other criteria, "giv[ing] priority to the designation and protection of areas of critical environmental concern." Does the Senator from New Mexico agree that section 602 of the Energy Policy Act does not change the Secretary's obligation to comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the BLM's onshore oil and gas program, including applicable requirements under NEPA, FLPMA, and other laws designed to protect environmental values and sensitive areas on public lands?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.81529
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
90
Sprache Difficult Word Count
76
Jeff Bingaman
The Senator from Illinois is correct. Section 602 simply states that in order to ensure timely action on oil and gas leases and applications for permits to drill on lands otherwise available for leasing, the Secretary of the Interior is required to ensure expeditious compliance with the requirements of section 102(2)(C) of NEPA, improve consultation and coordination with the States, improve the collection of information related to such leasing activities, and improve inspection and enforcement activities related to oil and gas leases. The section also authorizes appropriations to the secretary. Section 602 does not change any requirements under current law applicable to the management of public lands, including any requirements imposed by NEPA, FLPMA or any other applicable law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.5
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
44
Dick Durbin
I thank the chairman. It is my understanding that the current BLM policy requires the agency to consider activities on lands proposed for special designations, such as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern and Wilderness Study Areas, and, subject to valid existing rights, to avoid approval of proposed actions that could degrade the values of potential special designations. Does the Chairman agree that section 602 does not affect this policy?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jeff Bingaman
The Senator from Illinois is correct.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Russ Feingold
The Senator may be aware that citizens' groups have petitioned the BLM to review several million additional acres for wilderness designation, but these lands are largely not protected from oil and gas development. The BLM's "Wilderness Inventory and Study Procedures" manual requires the BLM review wilderness recommendations received from the public, and to make a determination as to whether there is a reasonable probability that the area in question may have wilderness characteristics. If the BLM determines that the area may have wilderness characteristics, and if actions are proposed that could degrade the wilderness values, the BLM "should, as soon as practicable, initiate a new land use plan or plan amendment to address the wilderness values." Does the chairman agree that section 602 does not alter this policy, that the BLM must review wilderness proposals it receives from the public?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.849
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.4
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
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Jeff Bingaman
The Senator is correct, Section 602 does not change any existing requirements or policies, including the potential wilderness review policy.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Russ Feingold
I thank the chairman.
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
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Barbara Boxer
Mr. President, I rise to discuss an amendment that I have been working on with several of my colleagues for some time now. The amendment is based on S. 1952, a bill that would reacquire and permanently protect certain leases on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California by issuing credits that can be used to develop energy resources elsewhere in the country.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Barbara Boxer
As you know, for decades, Californians have opposed oil and gas drilling along their coasts. We vividly remember the horrific oil platform rupture and oil spill that occurred off the coast of Santa Barbara in 1969. The ecological implications of that spill and the many other spills and leaks associated with the rigs that are currently along our coast are still being felt by Californians living along the coast.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Barbara Boxer
Unfortunately, 36 more leases off our coast remain eligible for oil and gas development and four additional leases remain in legal limbo.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Barbara Boxer
That is the last thing Californians want or need.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Barbara Boxer
In fact, the State of California has taken the Department of the Interior to court over whether the State has the ability to deny these leases. I strongly support the State in this effort and have joined Representative Capps of California in filing an amicus brief in support of the State's position.
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
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Barbara Boxer
I believe every State should have the right to deny oil and gas development off their shores, as offshore activities inevitably impact the people and resources that are onshore. Last year, I reintroduced legislation, the Coastal States Protection Act, to place a moratorium on new drilling leases in Federal waters that are adjacent to State waters that have a drilling moratorium. That bill, however, addresses only future leases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Barbara Boxer
With regard to the undeveloped existing leases off of California's coast, I believe a proactive approach is needed. These leases are in the midst of protracted and contentious litigation. I do not believe, however, that any interests are best served by waiting for the courts to sort this out. I have been approached by California lessees that want out of California. I want them out; the State wants them out; and the people of California want them out. Instead of hoping the courts reach the same solution, I think it vital that we seek legislative action to eliminate any threat of future drilling off California's shores and remedy this situation as soon as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Barbara Boxer
That is why I have continued to work on this language with my colleagues to find a compromise that would protect the fragile environment off the California coast and at the same time redirect the financial resources for energy production to other areas where it can be used to meet our country's energy needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Barbara Boxer
In short, we are working to rid California of unwanted drilling, end a protracted legal battle in which nobody wins, and free the financial resources of the lease owners so that they may produce energy elsewhere. Our goal is a win-win situation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Barbara Boxer
However, this is a new idea that has significant implications and we have not yet been able to work fully through all of the details. For that reason, I will not offer this amendment to the Energy Bill and will instead try to build consensus around this concept. I am committed to continuing to work on this issue with my colleagues because I know they too are committed to the same goal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Mr. President, I rise to associate myself with the goal of the Senator from California. One of the California lessees has their headquarters in Colorado. I know that this company has wasted a great deal of time, money and effort in the unproductive leases off the coast of California. It is time for this company to be allowed to recoup its costs so that they can be redirected to more promising development opportunities elsewhere.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.776
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
We need to enhance our domestic energy production in the interest of national security, and so we have to find a way to reconcile the competing interests of the California environmentalists, the Department of the Interior and the oil companies. We can all agree that our nation needs to produce more energy and that we must do so in environmental sensitive ways. However, the owners of the leases have had their hands tied in California for 20 or more years to no one's satisfaction. It is time to move on, so that both important national goals can be met.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.931
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
I applaud the efforts of Senator Boxer to continue to seek a compromise that balances the environmental concerns with the need to fairly compensate the companies for their leases so they can redirect their efforts toward the production of more energy for our nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.656
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President there is no aggressive advocates on this issue than Senator Boxer. I am willing to continue working with her to see if there is a solution that addresses the environmental concerns of her state, the concerns of the oil and gas industry, and the need to develop additional energy resources. I also want to thank the Senator for her willingness to put their issue aside for now so that consensus can be reached. I am hopeful that through continued efforts we will be able to achieved that consensus.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jeff Bingaman
I would like to pose a question to my esteemed colleague from Kansas. It is my understanding that there was a terrible accident involving the death of several people in Kansas from the leakage of natural gas from a shallow underground storage structure. As a result, you are offering a noncontroversial amendment to authorize the Department of Energy to conduct a detailed study on the engineering and geology aspects of these shallow underground structures so that their safety can be assessed on a rigorous basis. I appreciate my colleague's desire to work with me on addressing this issue in conference. I agree with him that it can be dealt with in the conference appropriately without taking up valuable Senate floor time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.12
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.12
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.2318
VADER
0.733
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Jeff Bingaman
I would just like to clarify that as this Energy Policy Act of 2002 moves into conference, if the good Senator from Kansas that it might be appropriate to move some of the detailed language under your amendment's section (c) to the subsequent conference report so that it gives the proper guidance and intent to the deparment?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Pat Roberts
I thank my good colleague from New Mexico for understanding the reason why this amendment is important to not only my state but the safety of future underground shallow gas structures in the entire U.S. I look forward to working with him and the Senate conferees on the energy bill to ensure the proper report language is in the conference report based on the legislative language in my amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, on April 22, I submitted amendment No. 3185 which addresses service obligations of load-serving entities. This amendment gives specific direction to FERC in exercising that authority. It amends title II of S. 517 to require FERC to ensure that utilities with service obligations are able to retain existing firm transmission rights in order to meet those obligations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
This amendment allows FERC to go forward with its program to establish a standard market design for wholesale electric markets while at the same time ensuring that transmission owners and holders of firm transmission rights under long-term contracts are able to retain sufficient transmission rights to meet their service obligations under Federal, State, or local law, and thereby to protect retail customers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jon Kyl
This amendment has been reviewed by the Administration, FERC and a number of key participants in the electric restructuring debate. I believe we have some agreement on the concept, but need more time to work out the language. Accordingly, I am not offering the amendment now but would like to work with the managers of the bill to come up with an acceptable version.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.815
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Frank Murkowski
I thank the Senator from Arizona for bringing this very imporatnt concept to our attention. We very much want to work with him to develop an acceptable service obligation amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.657
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jeff Bingaman
I thank the Senator from Arizona for not pursuing his amendment at this time, and I agree to work with him to try to find an acceptable solution. To further this effort, I am willing to hold a hearing on the matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Smith
Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I am very pleased that the energy package the Senate will pass contains a solution to the MTBE problem. This comprehensive MTBE legislative package protects our drinking water while preserving air quality and minimizing negative impacts on gasoline prices and supply. Solving the MTBE has been one of my top priorities for over two years. My legislation was voted out of committee both last Congress and this Congress, and I am pleased that it was finally passed by the full Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.861
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bob Smith
As Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I held a field hearing in Salem back in April 2001 to hear from the folks in New Hampshire about their MTBE problems. I have come to the floor on several occasions to speak specifically about New Hampshire families and small businesses that have been impacted by MTBE contamination. I have visited with many of my constituents who suffer with MTBE contaminated wells.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Smith
The Miller family -- Christina and Greg, and their son Nathan -- live in Derry, New Hampshire. This young family has been struggling for over three years with the MTBE contamination in their well. I spent time at the Four Corners Store and surrounding homes in the Town of Richmond, New Hampshire. Although the store's underground storage tanks are in compliance with the law, an MTBE plume persists from a tank that leaked years ago. This plume has contaminated a number of private wells of the homes near the Four Corners Store. The Goulas and Frampton families who live close to the Four Corners Store, were kind enough to invite me into their homes, and show me the massive treatment system that had been installed by the State. I am very pleased that I can tell these families and many others in New Hampshire that we are one important step closer to having an effective solution to the MTBE problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.762
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Bob Smith
Specifically, this legislation bans MTBE; provides money for the cleanup of MTBE; eliminates the oxygen mandate in the RFG program, and maintains the current level of air quality protection. Additionally, the legislation requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct an expedited review of state petitions to suspend the oxygen mandate in the RFG program. If the EPA fails to complete the review of a State petition within 30 days, the petition will automatically be granted. This provision could allow New Hampshire to begin to eliminate MTBE from the fuel system even before the oxygenate mandate is lifted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
39
Bob Smith
Finally, the language includes $2 million for the research of techniques to cleanup bedrock contamination and to establish a clearinghouse for sharing the information. According to Dr. Nancy Kinner, a scientist from the University of New Hampshire, tracking and cleaning up MTBE in fractured bedrock is one of the greatest challenges we face as a result of MTBE leaks. This research will help to address that problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Bob Smith
Mr. President, this was not an easy compromise to reach, but we have come together on an effective solution. I want to thank Senator Daschle for including my MTBE legislation in this energy package from the beginning of this process. I would also like to thank the Majority Leader for working so hard with me and other members to hammer out a compromise package and ensuring passage. Senators Murkowski, Inhofe, and Voinovich were in tough positions but they worked tirelessly to come to this agreement -- without them, we could not have solved the MTBE problem. I would also like to thank the stakeholders, including the refiners, ethanol producers, and environmental groups -- all of whom have worked with me over the last few years to reach a consensus.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.45674
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Bob Smith
Last, I would like to thank all the Senate staff who worked on this package. Specifically, I would like to mention David Conover, Chris Hessler, Melinda Cross, Eric Washburn, Chris Miller, Alison Taylor, Janine Johnson, Dan Kish, Jamie Karl and Andy Wheeler. I am pleased that this comprehensive solution is supported by so many of my colleagues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
Mr. President, the energy bill that we will pass today is not the most perfect bill -- there are a number of things in this bill that I don't like. What we will pass today is the product of two months of debate and changes, and it is a compromise. It offers the basis for a comprehensive and balanced plan to address the energy needs of this country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.493
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Anyone who drives a car or pays an electric bill knows that over the past two years there have been huge fluctuations in oil and gas prices. The bill that will pass the Senate today by a bipartisan vote will increase energy supplies -- fossil fuels and alternative sources such as ethanol, biodiesel, wind, solar and geothermal -- will help stabilize prices, and will do so in an environmentally sensitive way. It provides tax incentives to spur new oil and gas production and development of renewable sources, while also promoting responsible conservation. It includes important consumer protections and assistance for low income persons, particularly the elderly who live on fixed incomes. And I was also pleased that this bill protects the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil drilling, and takes important steps toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Joe Biden
I am voting in favor of this bill today because it provides an important framework for a national energy policy. I think that there is more we can do and I am hopeful that in conference, the House and Senate will work together to improve this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Ben Nelson
Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Mr. President, I rise to explain the reality of ethanol production in the United States and do so in opposition to the amendment to postpone the renewable fuels standard implementation date.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Ben Nelson
There are currently 61 ethanol plants with the capability of producing 2.3 billion gallons of ethanol per year, the amount required by the current RFS on the starting date of January 1, 2004. Some opponents of the RFS claim ethanol plants operate at only 82 percent of capacity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Ben Nelson
We have tried to explain that production is below capacity because the market for ethanol at a fair price is below production capability. In previous testimony, I have explained that certain big oil and gasoline companies simply refuse to use ethanol even when wholesale price is well below the wholesale price of gasoline and ethanol's high octane number is a free benefit. The RFS will change that situation.
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
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Ben Nelson
However, to ease the concern of the RFS opponents, we have accepted their production number of 1.7 billion gallons in 2001 -- not the 2.3 billion gallon capacity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Ben Nelson
There are currently 16 new plants under construction that will add another 400 million gallons of capacity, raising the total to 2.7 billion gallons of ethanol by year's end. Again, taking our opponents numbers, total production is forecast at 2.2 billion gallons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ben Nelson
From a review of proposed new ethanol plants in various stages of planning, design, engineering, permitting and financing, we can very conservatively estimate that another 300 million gallons of production capacity will come on line in 2003, to give us a total of 3 billion gallons capacity and 2.5 billion gallons of production, using the estimates of RFS opponents.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ben Nelson
I know ethanol plant operators; they will exceed nameplate capacity when the market is there and the price is fair. We should also have well over 70 million gallons of biodiesel production by 2004. This is equivalent to about 100 million gallons of ethanol, using the 1.5 to 1 ratio for biodiesel and cellulosic biomass allowed by the RFS.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Ben Nelson
Consequently, without unforeseen obstacles, America will have the capability to produce about 3 billion gallons of ethanol when the RFS requirement is only 2.3 billion gallons to be used throughout 2004 -- giving us still more construction time in 2004. If a disaster hits, there are safety features in the RFS to deal with the problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.28
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Ben Nelson
I might add it is far more likely that a disaster in oil and petroleum product availability will occur than a shortage in the supply of ethanol. Should a fossil fuel disaster hit, ethanol supplies will be most welcome in keeping the price of gasoline down.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.804
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ben Nelson
I will add to the Record an op-ed article written by a professor of rural sociology and environmental studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. It appeared in The Washington Post on April 4. It is titled "Why We Can't Drill Our Way to Energy Independence." Professor Freudenburg ends his article with these thoughts: "Only if we recognize the facts can we start to talk about a realistic energy policy. If the United States is ever to become energy-independent again, it won't be because of oil." The professor is right, and Senator Kerry was right when he said we have to create our way out of our dangerous dependence on foreign oil dependence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Ben Nelson
I wish my colleagues, determined to weaken the ethanol industry, would join the creative team by recognizing ethanol, biodiesel and other biofuels are a big part of the solution. We are all patriots. We are clear-sighted and determined to protect our national interest abroad and homeland security in America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Ben Nelson
We seem, however, myopic in fully appreciating that transportation fuels do much more than move us to our jobs, our kids to school and goods to the market. They are absolutely vital to our economy, our well being -- and to national and homeland security. Interrupt the flow of fossil fuels in our transportation sector and we are weakened in all of these sectors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.663
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Ben Nelson
We must break that direct connection between fossil fuel imports and the overall well being of America. We can do so through the biofuels provisions in the RFS.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ben Nelson
If we were real patriots, we would push beyond the goal of about 3 percent replacement by 2012 and set a goal of 10 percent or about 14 billion gallons by that year. In Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois we are already well above the 10 percent mark.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Ben Nelson
For almost all States outside the Corn Belt, there are ample supplies of cellulosic biomass including agricultural and forestry crops and residues, rights-of-way, park, yard and garden trimmings and the biomass and fraction of municipal waste that is a disposal problem, and ends up in land fills and sewers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.671
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Ben Nelson
We are on the cusp of the science and technologies to cost effectively convert this biomass into biofuels, bioelectricity and biochemicals. That is why I am promoting a "Manhattan" type approach in order to rapidly move forward with large demonstration plants and then on to full commercialization.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Ben Nelson
By working together and with adequate resolve, we can make the 10 percent goal and go beyond to the benefit of America's national, energy, and homeland security and its economy through new basic industries, quality jobs and an expanded tax base. The environmental benefits are equally important.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ben Nelson
If the Senator from California is concerned about ozone formation resulting from the introduction of ethanol, she should look to Chicago and Milwaukee where they have been essentially using ethanol blends for years with air quality steadily improving.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.2
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ben Nelson
If the California Senators are concerned about benzene in their ground water, they should call for reductions in benzene and other aromatics in gasoline. These other aromatics, toluene and xylene, partially break down into benzene, a potent carcinogen, in the combustion process, both in the engine and the catalytic converter. Ethanol can replace these aromatics to the overall benefit of the environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Ben Nelson
California will ban MTBE in 2004. Yet, the California Senators oppose the introduction of ethanol to replace MTBE. They want to turn to the aromatics and alkylates to meet supply and octane needs. The availability and costs of alkylates are unknown. The adverse environmental and health effects of aromatics are well known. Therefore, to accept aromatics and to oppose ethanol is a disservice to the people of California.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Ben Nelson
The opponents of ethanol bring up the possibility of price fixing by the ethanol industry. I believe bringing such unsubstantiated claims to the Senate, and used as arguments to damage the ethanol industry in its entirety while the future of ethanol is being debated, is regrettable. This sudden flood of media on this issue cast suspicion on the reality of these claims, and leads one to believe that enemies of ethanol are simply continuing their campaign to tarnish ethanol's reputation and the industry in its entirety.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.933
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Ben Nelson
If there are concerns about the price of ethanol, the reality of the marketplace should provide needed comfort. At the wholesale level, ethanol prices are well below those for MTBE, ethanol-free gasoline, the aromatics and, we assume, alkylates, since wholesale prices for this gasoline component are not available.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Ben Nelson
The RFS is the best option we have to reduce our dangerous dependence on imported oil and to gain other benefits I have already outlined. It is time to bring this debate to a close and to seriously move forward with national determination to lead the world in the production of biofuels, bioelectricity and biochemicals using cellulosic biomass and waste streams as feedstocks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Ben Nelson
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the op-ed from the Washington Post 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
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, energy policy is an important issue for America, and my Wisconsin constituents take it very seriously. The bill before us seeks to address the balance of domestic production of energy resources versus foreign imports, the tradeoffs between the need for energy and the need to protect the quality of our environment, and the need for additional domestic efforts to improve our energy efficiency, and the wisest use of our energy resources. Given the importance of energy policy, an energy bill is a very serious matter, and I do not take a decision to oppose such a bill lightly. Mr. President, in my view, this bill does not achieve the correct balance on several important issues, and I will oppose this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9904
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Russ Feingold
Though the bill as amended will revitalize the Federal Government's responsibility to regulate fuel economy, it weakens current law and exempts pickup trucks from any future increases in fuel economy standards. The amendment by the Senator from Michigan, Mr. Levin, on fuel economy which I supported requires the Department of Transportation to develop new fuel economy standards in 15 months for light trucks and 24 months for passenger cars. Taking pickup trucks off the table undermines a serious effort to re-think our fuel economy policy in a rulemaking context, and it is a direction I oppose.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Russ Feingold
In addition, Mr. President, as introduced, this bill contained a renewable energy portfolio standard requiring electric utilities to generate or purchase 10 percent of the electricity that they sell from renewable sources by 2020. I supported an amendment offered by the Senator from Vermont, Mr. Jeffords, to increase this percentage to 20 percent, but on the floor the Senate adopted amendments to water it down to 8 percent. Moreover, with the exemptions for some utilities added to the bill, the real effect will be about 4-5 percent new generation from renewable sources by 2010. We can and should do more to use renewable sources of energy, and this bill should have set a serious target.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.619
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Russ Feingold
In addition, this bill repeals the pro-consumer Public Utility Holding Company Act, the Federal Government's most important mechanism to protect electricity consumers. The Senate failed to adopt the amendment by my colleague from Washington, Mrs. Cantwell, to strengthen consumer protections which I helped write and co-sponsored. The bill should have given the Federal Government more oversight over utility mergers and should have prevented utilities from passing on the costs of bad investments to consumers and from using affiliate companies from undercutting small businesses. Also the electricity provisions of the bill do not re-regulate trading of energy derivatives. This would have been addressed by an amendment offered by the Senator from California, Mrs. Feinstein, which I supported, which would have fostered a more stable market with transparent transactions and helped to prevent another Enron.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.54545
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.54545
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.15745
VADER
0.712
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
56
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Russ Feingold
Finally, I am also concerned that we added $14 billion in tax breaks without paying for them on this bill. Our budget position has deteriorated significantly over the last year, in large part because of the massive tax cut that Congress enacted. We now face years of projected budget deficits. The only way we will climb out of this deficit hole is to return to some sense of fiscal responsibility, and first and foremost that means making sure that the bills we pass are offset. Without offsetting the cost of the tax package, we are digging our deficit hole even deeper and adding to the massive debt already facing our children and grandchildren.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.17435
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Russ Feingold
The American people deserved better with this bill, and I cannot vote in favor of it. This measure will need to improve in Conference to get my vote, and I look forward to an improved bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Barbara Boxer
Mr. President, I will vote against the energy bill because it is a bad bill for California and the nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Barbara Boxer
The bill includes an ethanol mandate for California that will raise gas prices. Cleaner air for California can be achieved without this mandate. Ethanol has been given a liability waiver if there are adverse consequences from its use. I tried to eliminate this waiver but lost on a 42-57 vote. We already know that ethanol may spread plumes of harmful chemicals, such as benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene. So this is a dangerous waiver.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.579
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Barbara Boxer
The energy bill does not do enough to protect consumers from another electricity crisis. I worked to include a measure in this bill that would have guarded against future market manipulation by companies like Enron by increasing oversight of the electricity market. Companies would be far less likely to gouge consumers if these additional protections were in place, but the Senate refused to pass this vital measure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.431
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Barbara Boxer
Also, I am disappointed that the Senate walked away from reasonable fuel economy standards and stronger air conditioner efficiency standards, which are so important to our environment and to lessening our dependence on foreign oil.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Barbara Boxer
The "good guys" have had few wins. We were able to keep the provision of the bill to provide tax credits for alternative energy sources and alternative fuel vehicles. And we defeated an attempt to open the Alaska Wildlife Refuge to drilling, for which I am very thankful to the grassroots of California for all their efforts. But drilling in Alaska did get 46 votes, and I am concerned that with the bill passing the Senate, drilling in Alaska may not be dead in the conference committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Barbara Boxer
In conclusion, the bill does more harm than good for the people of California.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.146
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Ted Kennedy
Mr. President, I must rise, regrettably, to oppose the energy bill. This legislation means higher gas prices and lower environmental protections for the American people, and it should be opposed.
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)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ted Kennedy
I commend Senators Bingaman and Daschle for their leadership and their tireless work on this initiative. I believe I could have lived with many sections of the bill as introduced. I know there are many issues regarding our national energy policy upon which Senator Daschle, Senator Bingaman and I agree. However, in my opinion the bill in its current form falls far short of the mark for environmental and consumer protections, and forces us to rely on oil more than innovation for our energy needs for the foreseeable future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.888
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Ted Kennedy
The energy bill as introduced wasn't as bold as it could have been, but it represented an improvement over the status quo. It had higher goals for renewable energy. It maintained some consumer protections. There are still provisions in this bill that deserve everyone's support. It's true that we are raising the bar a bit in calling for renewable energy, though not enough. We're providing some tax credits for renewable energy production and energy efficiency. We're improving pipeline safety. We're investing resources in making renewable energy more efficient and profitable. We're conducting research on finding the most appropriate and effective places to site renewable energy facilities. We spoke very clearly that drilling in the Arctic Natural Wildlife Refuge is not in the interests of our economic or national security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.77307
VADER
0.996
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
Ted Kennedy
I am also pleased with Senator Bayh's leadership on clean-burning school buses, and I look forward to continuing our work together on this very important issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ted Kennedy
But I think this bill doesn't do enough to ensure that efficiency is a serious component of our energy policy. I commend Senators Kerry and McCain for their efforts on fuel economy standards, but I'm very disappointed in the vote on CAFE. I'm also disappointed that the Senate couldn't find an agreement to set broad goals for fuel consumption as reflected in the Carper amendment. I fear we will be forced to revisit this issue again sooner rather than later.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.944
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Ted Kennedy
I'm very concerned that we didn't do enough to protect consumers in this bill. Energy industries wanted fewer regulatory restrictions, and were rewarded in this bill. The underlying bill had adequate consumer protections, but they were watered down by amendments. In today's fast- paced world of energy trading, and mergers, we should err on the side of transparency and consumer protection. The energy bill doesn't do that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.825
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Ted Kennedy
I'm particularly concerned about the potential harm to the environment in this bill. This bill supports hydraulic fracturing. It forces States to use ethanol -- and while ethanol clearly addresses air pollution, I'm concerned that the residue created by ethanol, known as EBTE, could pollute our water supply. We shouldn't be trading clean water for clean air.
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
0.154
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Ted Kennedy
The fuel oxygenate mandate provisions are cumbersome for Massachusetts. It forces our state to use more ethanol than it will be able to accommodate for several years. The infrastructure to transfer ethanol is inadequate, and when Massachusetts finds itself unable to meet the mandate, it will be forced to pay a credit -- increasing gas prices at the pump. I'm also concerned about the impact to the highway trust fund -- Federal resources from the gas tax should be spent on repairing and constructing roads and bridges. More ethanol would reduce the revenues in this fund and compromise our ability to maintain our transportation infrastructure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Ted Kennedy
I am very concerned about the liability protections given to industry. We're subsidizing and capping the liability costs of the nuclear industry in this bill -- I believe if you're not prepared to bear the total costs of nuclear power, then you shouldn't enter the business. We're giving blanket product liability protections to fuel additive manufacturers, even though we don't have adequate information on their safety if they drain into our drinking water. An energy bill should be about innovation, conservation, and security -- not about providing yet more liability protections for corporations when their products hurt people or the environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.229
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Ted Kennedy
This bill has some improvements, but I'm sure the Senate could do better.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.815
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
John McCain
Mr. President, regarding this energy proposal before the Senate proceeds to a final vote today. For 6 weeks, we have debated various aspects of this energy proposal. It's been the most exhaustive debate on energy related issues since 1992 when previous energy legislation was enacted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.348
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
John McCain
In that 10-year time span, unfortunately, conditions have only worsened. America's dependence on foreign oil has increased from 46 percent to 57 percent. In 1992, gas prices were $1.13 per gallon. But, in recent times, consumers have had to absorb several price spikes in gasoline prices, some in excess of $2 per gallon. Special interest tax subsidies are also on the rise. In 1992, the Congress enacted $1.5 billion for energy tax credits and benefits for 5 years. This Senate bill includes more than $13 billion for 10 years, and this amount could increase since the House-passed energy bill includes more than $30 billion in energy tax subsidies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
John McCain
As I listened to many of my colleagues debate these various issues on the Senate floor, the consistent message I have heard from both sides of the aisle is the need for a balanced energy policy, increasing U.S. energy stability, and protecting American consumers. These are all laudable and important goals. The end result, however, is a bill that falls significantly short of these goals and represents more benefits to special interests than to the American people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.897
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
John McCain
One of the stated objectives of this new energy policy is to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil. Regrettably, we missed a critical opportunity when the Senate rejected a proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards, which would have substantially decreased our Nation's dependence on foreign oil and also reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Had we adopted an increase of fuel efficiency standards to 36 mpg average by 2015, we could have potentially saved 2.6 million barrels of oil per day by 2020. This amount is about equal to present imports from the Persian Gulf.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
John McCain
The Senate also rejected a modest effort to mitigate the growth rate of our Nation's oil consumption, which increases each year by an estimated 2.5 percent, by requiring the Secretary of Transportation to reduce the amount of oil we use to power passenger cars and light trucks by 1 million barrels per day by the year 2015.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John McCain
Both these critical measures would have gone far to improve energy efficiency, the environment, and public health. By increasing CAFE standards by 46 percent and reducing our consumption of oil, we could also have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent in Arizona alone, significantly improving the air that is negatively impacting our citizens. Instead, pressure from car manufacturers and industry won the day, and we rejected these modest approaches to improving energy efficiency and public health.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John McCain
Another big benefactor in this bill is the ethanol industry. Not only does this bill propose a ten-year extension of tax benefits for the ethanol industry, it also requires that ethanol use in gasoline shall be increased three-fold by 2012.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
John McCain
Proponents of the new reformulated fuel standard requirement suggest that their intention is to help farmers, small ethanol producers, and replace the controversial fuel additive, methyl tertiary butyl ether, MTBE, which has been proven to contaminate groundwater. This new ethanol requirement is so important to its sponsors that they willingly override continuing public and scientific concerns about ethanol's impacts on the environment and public health. Unanswered questions remain about the Nation's production and transportation readiness for this expanded market. Billions will continue to be drawn from the Federal treasury to subsidize the ethanol industry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.4
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
John McCain
The ethanol industry has enjoyed extremely generous subsidies for close to 30 years. By any business standard, it should be more than aptly competitive. This is a free market economy, yet, here we are, essentially guaranteeing the ethanol industry a monopoly on the gasoline market for the next 10 years. Plus, this bill continues the 5.3 cents-a-gallon tax subsidy and other ethanol tax benefits, which drain $1 billion annually from the Federal treasury. By tripling the amount of ethanol use, this amount could raise to $2.5 to $3 billion a year. This is poorly conceived public policy, and blatant corporate welfare at its worst.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.887
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
John McCain
Back in March of this year, I voted for the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002. It was the economic stimulus package that provided temporary assistance for unemployed Americans and their families. At the time, I stated that we should not ignore the plight of millions of Americans who were laid off and wanted to return to work. I also said that my vote for this legislation should not be interpreted as a total endorsement of all of its provisions. Indeed, I stated my serious reservations about a particular provision in the bill that extended a tax credit to the industry in the business of converting poultry waste into electricity until the end of 2003.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.517
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
John McCain
Well, guess what? The tax incentives in the energy bill address the very same provision again but with a twist that will cost taxpayers $2.3 billion over the next 10 years. In the past, this income tax credit has been allowed for the production of electricity from either qualified wind energy, "closed-loop" biomass, or poultry waste facilities. But the bill before us not only extends this tax credit until the end of 2006, it also expands the qualifying energy resources to include geothermal energy and solar energy, "open-loop" biomass, and swine and bovine waste nutrients.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.829
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John McCain
I am certainly glad that we have gone beyond helping the chicken waste industry now. Now, we have eliminated the discrimination in favor of chickens. We are awarding the productive use of the waste of pigs and cows. But why don't we totally eliminate this animal waste discrimination. Why not give a credit for the waste of dogs, cats, mice, birds? The list is infinite. Let's end discrimination now and give a tax credit for converting all kinds of animal waste. I am very confident that the American taxpayer will feel that their hard-earned money is being well spent. And if you believe that statement, I'm sure that there is some waterfront property in Gila Bend, AZ, you would be interested in buying.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.14842
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
John McCain
Again, my concern is that the special interests continue to benefit at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers. I regret that I cannot support a bill that is so detrimental to taxpayers and does little to improve national energy security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.86
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
John Kerry
Mr. President, today the Senate completed consideration of the energy reform bill after 6 weeks of debate. I voted yea on final passage. Before we began debate on this legislation, I gave a talk here in Washington at the Center for National Policy outlining a sound energy policy for this Nation. Despite my vote for the energy bill, I believe that the Senate has fallen far short of crafting a sound energy policy for this nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Kerry
The Senate did not enact a national energy policy today. I should add that the House and President has failed at that task, as well. Why then am I voting for the Senate bill? Because the Senate bill is far better than the President's plan or the House bill. It is critically important that the Senate have a voice in this discussion and put forward its work. After 17 years in the Senate, I can see from this debate, that while the bill we passed today falls far short of what the Nation needs, it is simply the most the political system can bear right now. The fundamental changes we need were resisted and ultimately defeated by the special interests that benefit from the status quo. And while it may be too much to ask, I hold out hope that the bill can be improved in the conference process. If it is not improved, I do not believe I will be able to support the conference report.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
John Kerry
I want to quickly outline some of the strengths in this bill and some of the weaknesses.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
John Kerry
The tax package is reasonable and balanced. It totals about $15 billion, with that cost nearly equally divided between coal, oil, gas, and nuclear and energy efficiency and renewable energy. In the context of this measure, I support the assistance to clean coal, marginal well production, and other areas. I strongly support the tax credit for hybrid, fuel cell, and alternative fuel vehicles. I strongly support tax credits for efficient air conditioners, water heaters and other appliances. I strongly support the tax credits for wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and other renewable electricity and energy production.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.90287
VADER
0.985
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
John Kerry
The bill contains significant provisions to increase oil and gas production. As I have said, it includes new tax credits for marginal well and other production. It also includes loan guarantees and prices supports for the construction of a natural gas pipeline from the North Slope of Alaska to the Lower 48 States. This will move more than 35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas to market, be the largest private works project ever undertaken in North America, and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
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
0.92
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John Kerry
The bill also contains a very modest renewable portfolio standard that would require 10 percent of the Nation's electricity be produced from renewable energy sources by 2020. This standard is weaker than what I believe is possible. I have advocated that the Nation set a goal of producing 20 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Unfortunately, the Senate not only accepted a lower target, but it adopted an amendment that undermines the integrity of the RPS system allowing for the purchase of inexpensive credits, credits potentially below the market price of renewable electricity. Nevertheless, it is important to enshrine this important concept of a renewable portfolio standard into law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.00148
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
John Kerry
I supported the renewable fuel standard in the law. This provision was supported by the State of Massachusetts as a way to end more costly mandates under the Clean Air Act, ensure clean air, end the use of polluting MTBE, and create a national market for corn ethanol, biomass ethanol, and other renewable fuels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.901
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
John Kerry
The bill's most significant failure is that it does nothing to meaningfully reduce oil consumption or enhance efficiency in the transportation sector. The Senate rejected a proposal I crafted with Senator McCain that would have raised fuel economy standards for America's passenger vehicles and save 1 million barrels of oil per day by 2015. The result is that the Senate has foregone action on the single greatest step we can take as a nation to reduce our dependence on oil, protect the economy from oil price shocks, and reduce harmful pollution.
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
0.623
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
John Kerry
For the past year I have urged my colleagues to oppose drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. I am grateful that a majority of the Senate voted to protect the refuge. I am grateful that, while this bill is inadequate, it does not open the refuge to oil drilling. I will oppose any attempt to add drilling in this bill in conference with the House.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John Kerry
As I have said, this energy bill is not an energy policy for the Nation. It is a collection of policies, many good and many bad, that will, in total, move the Nation only incrementally forward. It is not by any means a solution to the challenges that we face. While I voted for this bill today, I pledge myself to continuing the fight for clean, reliable, and domestic energy and for a real energy policy for this Nation.
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
0.61
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, when the members of the Senate Energy Committee, including Senator Schumer, Senator Cantwell, Senator Wyden, and I, began talking about doing a comprehensive energy bill more than a year ago there were three major things all of us said that we wanted to see in the 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)
1.09861
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Dianne Feinstein
First we believed that we needed to reduce our energy consumption and hence our country's dependence on foreign oil.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
Second we wanted to get to the bottom of what was happening with energy markets in California and the West where electricity and natural gas prices were 10-25 times higher that they should have been.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
And we wanted to do all we could to ensure that a crisis of this magnitude could never happen again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dianne Feinstein
And third, we wanted to address global warming by quantitatively and measurably reducing our emissions of greenhouse gases.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
These are still the elements I support in an energy bill. But the simple fact of the matter is that these elements are not in this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
First the Senate rejected Senator Cantwell's and my amendment to provide transparency, oversight and authority by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on energy derivative trading.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
What we saw in energy markets was the on-line trading of energy commodities like natural gas and electricity multiple times to drive up prices and escape any federal oversight or transparency whatsoever.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dianne Feinstein
This is what Enron was doing through its on-line trading company, Enron On-Line before the company went bankrupt.
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
-0.557
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dianne Feinstein
And Dynegy and Williams, two companies operating on-line exchanges similar to Enron On-Line have taken over some of Enron's market share and are trading without oversight or transparency either.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.296
Slightly 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
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
The Senate had the opportunity to address this problem which arose from the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Dianne Feinstein
But instead the Senate rejected our amendment which would have ensured that there was proper oversight for energy trading.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dianne Feinstein
So I don't think this energy bill will do a single thing that assures me that we won't have another crisis in my state.
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
0.495
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
The Senate also had the opportunity to pass legislation to increase fuel economy standards. Senator Snowe and I introduced legislation last year that would have closed what is known as the SUV Loophole.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dianne Feinstein
That loophole allows SUVs and other light duty trucks to meet lower fuel economy standards than other passenger vehicles. The standard is 27.5 miles per gallon for cars and 20.7 miles per gallon for SUVs.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
Our bill would have saved a million barrels of oil a day, reduced our dependence on foreign oil by 10 percent, and prevented more than 200 million tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere each year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dianne Feinstein
It was the single most important thing our country could have done not only to combat global warming, but to become more fuel-independent at the same time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.259
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
I regret that we did not have the opportunity to vote on this measure as the Senate instead overwhelmingly defeated a much more ambitious proposal to significantly raise standards for all vehicles.
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
-0.552
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
I am convinced that had we not done that, the Feinstein-Snowe amendment would have had a real shot at winning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
By a longshot however, the ethanol mandate is the most troublesome provision in the Senate energy bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.354
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dianne Feinstein
What was also sneaked into this bill without a hearing was essentially a new gas tax that will result in a wealth transfer from California and New York and other coastal States to States in the Midwest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Dianne Feinstein
It actually triples the ethanol market by mandate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dianne Feinstein
And if a State does not need it, it forces that State to buy credits to pay for it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Dianne Feinstein
In fact, the mandate extorts California to use 2.68 billion gallons of ethanol over nine years that it does not need.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
All this for a substance that is already subsidized to the tune of 53 cents per gallon and protected from any foreign competition through significant tariffs.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
No one knows for sure how much gas prices will increase because of this mandate.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dianne Feinstein
One recent analysis indicates that prices will increase 4 to 10 cents per gallon across the United States if the Senate energy bill becomes law.
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
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Dianne Feinstein
I believe that the price spikes in California will be even more severe beginning in about 2004 as our State is close to our refining capacity and using ethanol will shrink our gasoline supply and force us to refine more.
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
-0.434
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dianne Feinstein
California also does not have the necessary infrastructure in place to transport the ethanol to market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
I am particularly concerned about the limited number of suppliers in the ethanol market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
In fact, one company ADM controls 41 percent of the market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Dianne Feinstein
And of course, nobody really knows the long-term health and environmental effects of nearly tripling the amount of ethanol in our gasoline supply.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
Some evidence suggests that (1) reformulated gasoline with ethanol produces more smog pollution than reformulated gas without it; and (2) ethanol enables the toxic chemicals in gasoline to seep further into groundwater and ever faster than conventional gasoline.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.354
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Dianne Feinstein
But just like when we introduced MTBE into our gasoline we simply don't know what the ramifications will be.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
And of course to top it off this bill protects these energy producers from any future liability.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
And the funniest thing of all is that all this is for a gasoline additive that California and other States hardly need.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
With the exception of the winter months in some of the southern part of the State, California can meet all its Clean Air Act Standards with its own reformulated gasoline.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Dianne Feinstein
In actuality we need to use very little ethanol.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Dianne Feinstein
So that is why I strongly oppose this bill and I believe we will rue the day we passed this ethanol mandate and this energy bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jim Bunning
Mr. President, I rise today to talk about biodiesel, an alternative source of energy. I believe that we have made great strides on this energy bill. A sensible energy policy requires that we boost production of domestic energy sources while also balancing conservation. Biodiesel as an alternative fuel is one good way this energy bill will increase domestic production and lessen our dependence on foreign oil.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jim Bunning
I am very happy to hear that the Finance Committee's tax proposals were added to this bill. The tax proposals included provisions that promote conservation and expanded use of cleaner burning fuel.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.806
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jim Bunning
Also in these provisions are tax credits for biodiesel. The tax credits are a good start at encouraging the use of biodiesel as an alternative fuel source. However, the tax provisions do not treat all biodiesel the same.
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
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jim Bunning
There are many types of biodiesel including animal fats, recycled cooking oils or restaurant greases, and vegetable oils made up of soybeans, sunflower seed, canola, safflower seed, and flaxseed. In the tax provisions, though, the vegetable oils are treated differently than the animal fat and recycled oils.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jim Bunning
There should be equal tax treatment for biodiesel. The different tax credits for biodiesel sends a confusing signal to the biodiesel market. It encourages growth only in one area of this beneficial renewable fuel, vegetable oil.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jim Bunning
In addition, vegetable production has highly federalized subsidies and a lucrative byproduct market. For instance, glycerin from soy refining is used in a variety of food and pharmaceutical processes, and has a value advantage of 10-15 cents per gallon of biodiesel. The rendering industry, the primary source of animal-based biodiesel feedstocks, receives no Federal support and has a more limited byproduct market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.409
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Jim Bunning
The unequal tax treatment is in stark contrast to the remainder of the energy bill. The bill includes all domestic energy sources in its renewable energy provisions and treats animal and vegetable sources biodiesel equally.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jim Bunning
Kentucky has a large amount of soybean crops. So, I support encouraging the use of vegetable oil and support the tax credits in the bill. However, tax incentives should not discriminate between different kinds of alternative fuels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.921
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jim Bunning
One of the goals of the pending energy bill is to encourage development of renewable energy supplies. Including all sources in the tax provision will further this effort and maximize the positive impact on U.S. agriculture.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Jim Bunning
I hope that we find a way to encourage all alternative sources of energy. This is important to our production and will strengthen our national security.
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
0.915
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I wish to state my support for the amendment offered by my distinguished colleague from Illinois, Senator Fitzgerald, and to express my extreme disappointment that it was not agreed to by this body.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.197
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jim Jeffords
This very sensible amendment would have clarified that the incineration of municipal solid waste will not be treated as renewable energy for purposes of the renewable portfolio standard and for the Federal renewable energy purchase requirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jim Jeffords
This issue arises because the burning of landfill waste in incinerators is one method of producing electricity. It produces only a minimal percentage of our electricity, but creates almost one quarter of the nation's mercury emissions, and significant levels of dioxin.
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
0.45
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jim Jeffords
Dioxin, a known carcinogen, cause impairment of immune, nervous, reproductive and endocrine systems, even at extremely low concentrations. Infants are particularly sensitive to dioxin because of dioxin concentrations in human breast milk. Studies of infants show up to 65 times the maximum dioxin exposure recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.119
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jim Jeffords
The National Academy of Science has found that although waste incinerators have reduced their dioxin air emissions, total dioxin releases in fly ash, bottom ash and other revenues have not decreased.
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)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jim Jeffords
According to the most recent EPA data, 2.2 tons of mercury were emitted from garbage incinerators in 2000. This accounts for almost 20 percent of the nation's mercury emissions. Toxic amounts of mercury exist in our lakes, rivers and groundwater. Mercury causes neurological damage and birth defects, resulting in developmental delays and cognitive defects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.823
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jim Jeffords
The renewable portfolio standard contained in the bill is intended to provide incentives and market support for the production of clean, renewable energy technologies. These include wind, solar, geothermal and biolass energy. One of the primary reasons for promoting these energy sources is that they give us clean power. They provide electricity that is free of the toxic wastes and emissions associated with many of our traditional fuel supplies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jim Jeffords
Including the incineration of municipal solid waste in this category flies in the face of reason. If we want to keep mercury flowing into our streams and rivers, we can just pour more money into coal-fired power plants. An energy source that cripples our infants and causes cancer is not something we should support under the umbrella of renewable energy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jim Jeffords
I am aware that incinerators have made significant strides in reducing toxic emissions. However, as I have stated above, municipal solid waste incinerators still account for 20 percent of nationwide mercury emissions, and still contribute to the release of highly toxic dioxins.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jim Jeffords
It is completely inappropriate to incentivize the continued release of these toxic substances as part of a provision aimed at clean, renewable energy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jim Jeffords
Neither the amendment nor the underlying bill language would in any way undermine or hamper the current incineration of municipal solid waste, and would not prohibit or discourage new incineration. Neither the amendment nor the underlying bill language will not create new regulations regarding incineration of municipal solid waste, nor change existing ones. All this amendment would have done is ensure that municipal solid waste is not encourage as a renewable energy resource.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.553
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jim Jeffords
Including energy sources that result in highly toxic emissions does however undermine the foundation of the renewable portfolio standard, which is to help clean, renewable energies to compete against other energy sources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.807
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I am greatly disappointed that this amendment was defeated but intend to address this issue further in conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.499
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Harry Reid
Mr. President, the world's energy system has evolved for thousands of years.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Harry Reid
Almost without trying, the global energy system has favored fuels that burn cleaner and more efficiently: from wood burning in prehistoric caves to the Franklin stove of the 18th century; to coal despite the fact that wood was more abundant; to oil required to meet the insatiable needs of a motorized transportation sector at the start of the 20th century; to natural gas, which can be distributed through a system of pipes right into the kitchen or a home furnace, or easily converted into electricity; and now to renewable energy sources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Harry Reid
Faced with uncertainties in electricity energy markets, turmoil in the Mideast, the need to cut back on the fossil fuel emissions linked to global warming, local and regional air pollution that contributes to high rates of asthma and smog-filled national parks, the United States must diversify its energy supply using renewable energy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.4
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Harry Reid
If State regulators approve Nevada Power's latest rate proposals for 2002, Las Vegas electricity rates will have jumped a total of 75 percent since 1999. In the same period, natural gas prices have doubled. We need to change the energy equation. We need to diversify the Nation's energy supply to reduce volatility and ensure a stable supply of electricity. We must harness the brilliance of the sun, the strength of the wind, and the heat of the Earth to provide clean, renewable energy for our Nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
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
0.966
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Harry Reid
I am also pleased that the energy bill currently before the Senate contains a renewable portfolio standard requiring that a small, gradually growing percentage of the nation's power supply come from renewables such as wind, solar, biomass and geothermal sources over the next two decades.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Harry Reid
I am pleased that the tax provisions of this bill strengthen the production tax credit for renewable energy resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Harry Reid
Eligible renewable energy resources have been expanded from wind and poultry waste to include geothermal, solar, open-loop biomass, and animal waste. The credit has been extended for 5 years for geothermal and solar, and animal waste, and 3 years for biomass. We need this production tax credit to provide business certainty and ensure the growth of renewable energy development and to signal America's long- term commitment to renewable energy. It is time to level the playing field -- subsidies for fossil fuels dominate the Federal Tax Code, with 62 percent of all Federal tax expenditures going to oil and gas companies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65925
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Harry Reid
After pouring billions into oil and gas, we need to invest in a clean energy future.
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
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Harry Reid
Other nations are developing renewable energy resources at a much faster rate than the United States. In 1990, America produced 90 percent of the world's wind power; today we generate less than 25 percent. Germany now has the lead in wind energy, and Japan in solar energy. Foreign corporations are using the same technology available to us -- in fact, many of these technologies were developed in the U.S. But they have surpassed us because their governments have provide stable support for renewable energy production and use. America needs to reestablish its leadership in renewable energy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Harry Reid
In the U.S. today, we get less than 3 percent of our electricity from renewable energy sources like wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. But the potential for much greater supply is there. For example, Nevada, is considered the Saudi Arabia of geothermal. My state could use geothermal energy to meet one-third of its electricity needs, but today this source of energy only supplies 2-3 percent. This needs to change.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.739
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Harry Reid
The good news is that the production tax credit for renewable energy resources really works to promote the growth of renewable energy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Harry Reid
In 1990, the cost of wind energy was 22.5 cents per kilowatt hour and, today, with new technology and the help of a modest production tax credit, wind is a competitive energy source at 3 to 4 cents per kilowatt hour. At the Nevada Test Site, a new wind farm will provide 260 megawatts to meet the needs of 260,000 people -- more than 10 percent of Nevada's population within 5 years. In the last 5 years, wind energy has experienced a 30 percent growth rate. In 2001, wind energy capacity grew nationally from 2,600 Megawatts to 4,300 Megawatts, a 65 percent increase. With the benefit of the production tax credit, wind energy is the fastest growing renewable. We need to do the same for the other renewable energy resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Harry Reid
America needs to build its energy future on an environmental foundation that protects air and water quality.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Harry Reid
A recent article in The Journal of the American Medical Association revealed an alarming link between soot particles from power plants and motor vehicles and lung cancer and heart disease.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Harry Reid
This was an exhaustive study of 500,000 people in 16 American cities, whose lives and health have been tracked since 1982. Experts gave the study high marks. Its conclusions are obvious -- we need to do a better job protecting the air we breathe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Harry Reid
The adverse health effects of powerplant and vehicle emissions cost Americans billions in medical care, and our cost in human suffering is immeasurable. Simply put, the human cost of dirty air is staggering. If we factor in environmental and health effects, the real cost of energy becomes apparent, and renewables become the fuel of choice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Harry Reid
America's abundant and untapped renewable resources can fuel our journey into a more prosperous and safer tomorrow without compromising air and water quality. The potential is enormous. We need to expand and extend the production tax credit to enable renewable energy to compete on a playing field that currently is heavily inclined towards the continued production of oil, gas, and coal. In many States, including Nevada, expanded renewable energy production will provide jobs in rural areas -- areas that are desperate for economic growth.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.66501
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Harry Reid
I urge my colleagues to support this tax package, with its provisions for a production tax credit to encourage the growth of renewable energy resources. Renewable energy -- as an alternative to traditional energy sources -- is a common-sense way to make sure that the American people have a reliable source of power at an affordable price. Renewable energy is the cornerstone of a successful, forward looking, and secure energy policy for the 21st century.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.978
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Harry Reid
Mr. President, it is my understanding we are now going to move to final passage. I would like to say, before everyone votes -- and we will be very quick here -- we have spent approximately 6 weeks on this bill. It has been a tremendous amount of time and I have been here a lot of the time. But I want to extend the full appreciation of the entire Senate for the work done by the two managers of this bill. Senator Bingaman and Senator Murkowski have worked through some very difficult issues. I think they have made the Senate very proud in the work they have done.
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
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Trent Lott
Mr. President, I cannot let this opportunity go by. I will be brief so we can vote. I know Senators have obligations they want to fulfill, but I have to say we do owe a debt of gratitude from the Senate as a whole to the chairman and the ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. They have been at this for 6 weeks. It has been at least 5 years since we spent that long -- I don't think, since I have been in the Senate, we have spent 6 weeks on a bill. So this is a monumental undertaking. It is coming to a positive result.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Trent Lott
They provide bipartisan leadership. They have been persistent, and I thank them for that. I especially have to say to my colleague from Alaska, I appreciate his attitude. Even though I know his feelings on an issue that meant so much to him and the other Senator from Alaska, Mr. Stevens, he said we had to move forward on an energy policy for this country.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Trent Lott
You did the right thing for your country. I know in the end we are going to do the right thing for you and your State, too.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
5.4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Trent Lott
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
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
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, we are now reaching the end of 6 weeks of debate on this energy bill. I want to thank Chairman Bingaman for his tireless leadership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Tom Daschle
He began this process by coordinating the work of nine separate committees, and he has done an amazing job of shepherding this large, difficult, and sometimes contentious piece of legislation to its conclusion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Tom Daschle
When we began this energy debate, I spoke about the need to keep in mind four key goals. I said that any energy plan we pass should increase our energy independence . . . it should be good for consumers . . . it should create jobs . . . and it should be responsible -- both environmentally and fiscally.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Daschle
In a number of places, this bill meets those goals. In some, it falls short. But overall, this is a far more responsible, progressive, consumer-friendly energy policy than the one advanced by the Administration, or passed by the House.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.715
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tom Daschle
Our energy plan invests in new ideas, new technologies, and new approaches to old problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Tom Daschle
It demonstrates that our energy policy need not be a tug-of-war between increased production and increased conservation. This bill helps us do both.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Tom Daschle
For example, this bill encourages the construction of a pipeline to bring natural gas from Alaska to the lower forty-eight states. There are 35 trillion cubic feet of known natural gas reserves on the North Slope of Alaska.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tom Daschle
Right now, that gas is being pumped back into the ground because there's no way to get it to the American consumers who need it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Tom Daschle
Our nation faces a long-term shortage of natural gas, all experts agree. An Alaska pipeline would deliver at least 4.5 billion cubic feet of gas per day to the Midwest, the central point of the nation's gas delivery network. 4.5 billion cubic feet per day is nearly ten percent of America's daily gas consumption.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Tom Daschle
Last month, Alaska Governor Tony Knowles met with me to discuss the additional provisions he felt were needed to invigorate this project. At his urging, and with the strong support of Senators Murkowski and Stevens, the bill we are clearing for conference today not only assures that any gas pipeline from Prudhoe Bay will run through Alaska, it also seeks to assure access to the gas for residential and business users in Alaska, protects access to the pipeline for future gas discoveries, and reduces the financial risk resulting from wildly fluctuating gas prices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.9
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
37
Tom Daschle
The provisions we added are important to our nation's energy and economic security, and improve the viability of the Alaska gas pipeline project. They should be retained in conference, and I will work with Senator Murkowski and Governor Knowles to protect them.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Tom Daschle
That pipeline is one example of how this bill will allow us to use our traditional fossil fuel supplies more intelligently.
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
0.633
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Tom Daschle
Other examples include tax incentives to increase common-sense conservation in our homes, expand the use of renewable energy like wind, solar and geothermal power, and encourage investments in new technologies to help us use energy sources like coal in a more clean and efficient manner.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Daschle
And, when it comes to energy efficiency, this bill also says that the federal government must lead by example.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Tom Daschle
I also said at the beginning of this debate that we already look for the "Made in America" label on our clothes. We need to put that same "Made in America" label on our energy, too.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Tom Daschle
That's why this bill includes tax incentives to help us diversify our energy supplies by harnessing the power of the wind, the sun, and the heat of the earth itself, and to keep the energy produced from those sources affordable.
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
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Tom Daschle
And that's also why this bill triples the amount of ethanol we use.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Tom Daschle
Yesterday, I was out in South Dakota at an ethanol plant with President Bush. I agree with the President when he said, "[ethanol is] important for the agricultural sector of our economy, it's an important part of making sure we become less reliant on foreign sources of energy." To that I would add that it's an important way of keeping our air clean, as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.924
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Tom Daschle
Tripling the use of ethanol is a win, win, win, and I'm glad that's what this bill does.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
5.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Tom Daschle
The electricity provisions in this bill will shore up the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to make our electricity more reliable and competitive, and will establish a small but important renewable portfolio standard.
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
0.526
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
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Tom Daschle
Remember, ethanol and renewable energies come from American farmers and producers, pass through American refiners, and fuel American energy needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Tom Daschle
No soldier will have to fight overseas to protect them. And no international cartel can turn off the spigot on us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Tom Daschle
It is important we make sure these provisions stay as part of this bill in the conference.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Tom Daschle
On a personal note, I should add that crafting this fuels compromise took enormous effort, and I would like to thank Senators Jim Jeffords and Bob Smith of the EPW Committee, as well as Senators Tim Johnson, Dick Lugar, Ben Nelson and Chuck Hagel for their vision and hard work.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Tom Daschle
I do regret that we failed to keep the vehicle fuel-efficiency provisions that were originally in this bill -- something that could have been done without affecting safety or performance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.767
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Daschle
That measure we would have saved American drivers billions of dollars -- and saved our nation the same amount of oil we are currently importing from the Persian Gulf.
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
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tom Daschle
Bold steps like that would have moved us much closer to energy independence, and I hope that we can work to increase vehicle fuel efficiency in conference.
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
0.917
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Daschle
While I am frustrated that we didn't take that large step forward, Congress did the responsible thing by refusing to take a huge step backward by opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Tom Daschle
Ultimately, a bipartisan majority of the Senate concluded that drilling in the Arctic Refuge would do very little to help our economic situation or increase our energy independence -- but would do a lot to damage one of the last pieces of pristine wilderness in this country.
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
-0.306
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tom Daschle
Finally, this bill reflects the growing bipartisan consensus that the threat of global climate change is real and, unless we act, will have devastating consequences for our children and grandchildren.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.791
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Tom Daschle
The climate change provisions in this bill will help restore American credibility in this area and begin the long-overdue process of American engagement in solving this growing problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tom Daschle
In the end, this bill recognizes that we can't be content to pursue an energy policy based upon the old philosophy of dig, drill, and burn -- and begins the process of moving towards more innovative approaches to our energy future.
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
0.748
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Tom Daschle
It doesn't get us all the way there, but it gets us moving in the right direction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Tom Daschle
I am hopeful that we can continue to move even further in that direction when this bill goes to conference. But for that to happen, we need to pass this bill now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Tom Daschle
It has been six weeks on the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Tom Daschle
We have had a good, open, and fair debate. We've debated and voted on dozens of amendments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Tom Daschle
Let us acknowledge the important role of conservation and renewable sources for our nation's energy future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Tom Daschle
Let us start moving towards a more balanced and far-sighted energy policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Tom Daschle
Let us pass this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
4.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The bill (S. 517) was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read the third time.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
4.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
0.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
The amendment was ordered to be engrossed and the bill to be read a third time.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The bill was read the third time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jeff Bingaman
I ask for the yeas and nays.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Don Nickles
I announce that the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Helms) is necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jeff Bingaman
I move to reconsider the vote and move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Jeff Bingaman
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18