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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Topics
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Moderation
8 Speakers
Topics
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Entities
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Moderation
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Speakers
Don Nickles Don Nickles said 37 sentences of a total of 167 sentences.
23%
Don Nickles said 792 words of a total of 3872 words.
21%
Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 27 sentences of a total of 167 sentences.
17%
Russ Feingold said 732 words of a total of 3872 words.
19%
John Kerry John Kerry said 33 sentences of a total of 167 sentences.
20%
John Kerry said 715 words of a total of 3872 words.
19%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 32 sentences of a total of 167 sentences.
20%
Joe Biden said 673 words of a total of 3872 words.
18%
Tim Hutchinson Tim Hutchinson said 19 sentences of a total of 167 sentences.
12%
Tim Hutchinson said 500 words of a total of 3872 words.
13%
John Breaux John Breaux said 15 sentences of a total of 167 sentences.
9%
John Breaux said 426 words of a total of 3872 words.
12%
Tom Carper Tom Carper said 2 sentences of a total of 167 sentences.
2%
Tom Carper said 17 words of a total of 3872 words.
1%
Evan Bayh Evan Bayh said 2 sentences of a total of 167 sentences.
2%
Evan Bayh said 17 words of a total of 3872 words.
1%
Full Transcript
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Anticounterfeiting Amendments of 2002, along with Senators Allen, Hollings, Boxer, Murray, Smith of Oregon, Nelson of Nebraska, and Dorgan.
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
0.0180948875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0157056769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0123524558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028494944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007226831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006626444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.14249E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.7052E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5848E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.338E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
In February of this year, I held a hearing entitled, "Theft of American Intellectual Property: Fighting Crime Abroad and At Home," and I issued a report on the status of our fight against this crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.027783963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0072322102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047566427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00270378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001654426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000438011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.33142E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.03904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.46612E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.577E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.592E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.118
Magnitude:
35
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
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
13
Joe Biden
What I learned is that every day, thieves steal millions of dollars of American intellectual property from its rightful owners. Over a hundred thousand American jobs are lost as a result.
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
-0.671
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0504274911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005544307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048520142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042306277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039121252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031486263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003787647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.43482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2089E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5385E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.785E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
41.938
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
American innovation and creativity need to be protected by our government no less than our personal property, our homes and our streets. The Founding Fathers had the foresight to provide for protection of intellectual property, giving Congress the power to "promote the progress of science and useful arts" by providing copyrights and patents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3307876177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0211165127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095661533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0065845736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013307683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004892239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001133718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.50279E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.449E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2569E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.826E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Culture
Score:
47.684
Magnitude:
53
Code:
23
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#23
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
American intellectual property represents the largest single sector of the American economy, employing 4.3 million Americans. It has been estimated that software piracy alone cost the U.S. economy over 118,000 jobs and $5.7 billion in wage losses in the year 2000. Even more, the International Planning and Research Corporation estimates that the government loses more than a billion dollars worth of revenue every year from intellectual property theft.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0580779102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.029782101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0274984544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050861159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023903805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021313343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.5939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.13625E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1603E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.027E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.2278E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
41.348
Magnitude:
65
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joe Biden
To put that in perspective, with a billion dollars in additional revenue, the American government could pay for child care services for more than 100,000 children annually. Alternatively, $1 billion could be used to fund a Senate proposal to assist schools nationally with emergency school renovations and repairs.
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
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.2257868648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.075156166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0649159774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0316352467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0098436183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033664626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002857125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.50461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.30824E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.88853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.7854E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
68.093
Magnitude:
46
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
There's another problem. Counterfeiters of software, music CDs and motion pictures are now tampering with authentication features. Holograms, certificates of authenticity, and other security features allow the copyright owners to distinguish genuine works from counterfeits. But now, highly sophisticated counterfeiters have found ways to tamper with these features to make counterfeit products appear genuine and to increase the selling price of genuine products and licenses. Put another way, not only do crooks illegally copy American intellectual property, they also now illegally fake or steal the very features property owners use to prevent that theft.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.14842
VADER
0.595
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0122691781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0100323407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0080247242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061434926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034994173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007689822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001341937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.4843E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.0382E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.788E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.994E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
74.539
Magnitude:
94
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Joe Biden
Copyrights mean nothing if government authorities fail to enforce the protections they provide intellectual property owners. The criminal code has not kept up with the counterfeiting operations of today's high-tech pirates, and it's time to make sure that it does. The Anticounterfeiting Amendments of 2002 update and strengthen the Federal criminal code, which currently makes it a crime to traffic in counterfeit labels or copies of certain forms of intellectual property, but not authentication features. For example, we can currently prosecute someone for trafficking in fake labels for a computer program, but we cannot go after them for faking the hologram that the software maker uses to ensure that copies of the software are genuine.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.3514
VADER
-0.867
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0225652228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102713224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0091769325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0084237159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022623948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004151917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.17814E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.62216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.45948E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.22071E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8955E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
45.604
Magnitude:
114
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
31.978
Magnitude:
114
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Joe Biden
In addition, many actions that violate current law go unprosecuted in this day and age when priorities, such as the fight against terrorism and life-threatening crimes, necessarily take priority over crimes of property, be they intellectual or physical. Moreover, the victims of this theft often do not have a way to recover their losses from this crime. For this reason, the Anticounterfeiting Amendments of 2002 also provide a private cause of action, to permit the victims of these crimes to pursue the criminals themselves and recover damages in federal court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.13549
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.41176
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.41176
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.82098
VADER
-0.964
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0333417323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0259867113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060390248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052972431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032002161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017174021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002917898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001489472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.48823E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.04659E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.173E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.133
Magnitude:
89
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
Current law criminalizes trafficking in counterfeit documentation and packaging, but only for software programs. The Anticounterfeiting Amendments of 2002 update and expand these provisions to include documentation and packaging for phonorecords, motion pictures and other audiovisual works.
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
0.45
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2306634793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0636510784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0134898582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0127944979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0117590193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030101604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021614829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000682895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001974669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8838E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
78.712
Magnitude:
36
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
America is a place where we must encourage diverse ideas, and with that encouragement we must protect those ideas. They are the source of our music, our art, our novels, our movies, our software, all that is American culture and American know-how. The Anticounterfeting Amendments of 2002 give our ideas the protection they deserve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0183123193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023910965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002151521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018700281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010709952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007298127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.72356E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.98971E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.05133E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.58975E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8376E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
31.508
Magnitude:
53
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
I ask unanimous consent that the text of this bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1146590803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0109589964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0082187158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00775648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056912148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004811219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018754572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002120481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001145849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.28419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.20831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Tom Carper
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bills be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I rise today with my colleague from New Mexico to introduce the TRIO Education Access Act of 2002, which will improve access to higher education by ensuring that these programs are available to all those in need.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Russ Feingold
While many students in my State benefit immensely from the TRIO programs, misguided regulations are preventing Wisconsin's two year colleges from receiving funds to begin more than one TRIO program for the entire 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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Russ Feingold
Many students today dream of going to college, but the things that can put college out of reach for some students don't always get the attention that they deserve. Students who face these additional barriers to higher education need a helping hand, and thanks to the TRIO Program, more students are getting the help they need.
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
0.945
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Russ Feingold
The TRIO Program was so named because there were originally three programs, all of which had roots dating back to Lyndon Johnson's administration in the 1960s. Today TRIO consists of eight programs that offer vital advice and academic support to middle and high school students hoping to get into college, and it continues to offer that support to students after they enter college and begin working toward their diploma.
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
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Russ Feingold
Many Federal education programs have come and gone, but the TRIO programs have not only survived, they've thrived and expanded to aid more than 10 million Americans.
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
-0.253
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
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
Russ Feingold
In my home State of Wisconsin, many students at the University of Wisconsin's two-year colleges could reap tremendous benefits from the services the TRIO programs have to offer.
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
0.434
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Russ Feingold
But today, because of the way that TRIO grants are structured, UW's 13 two-year colleges can only be considered for TRIO grants collectively, instead of applying for grants to serve each campus.
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
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
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
10
Russ Feingold
The Department of Education has ruled that the unique structure of the University of Wisconsin's two-year system, a centrally run system with 13 branch campuses, does not meet the criteria of having "independent" campuses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19
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
13
Russ Feingold
This decision deeply concerns me, as the Federal Government is simply penalizing UWs' two-year colleges simply because of their administrative structure.
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)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Russ Feingold
As a result of the Department of Education's decision, only one TRIO Program, the Student Support Services Program, is available to these two-year colleges. UW -- Waukesha is home to a thriving Student Support Services Program, which offers students counseling and vital academic support and skills development.
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
0.852
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Russ Feingold
But UW's two-year colleges deserve to have access to all the TRIO Programs available to four-year institutions, such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Educational Opportunity Centers.
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
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Russ Feingold
In different ways, each of these programs has helped students break through difficult economic or physical circumstances to successfully enter and graduate from college. Students in the Upward Bound program are four times more likely to earn an undergraduate degree than those students from similar backgrounds who did not participate in TRIO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Russ Feingold
Students in the TRIO Student Support Services program are more than twice as likely to remain in college than those students from similar backgrounds who did not participate in the program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
Russ Feingold
By discriminating against the unique structure of the University of Wisconsin's two year colleges, the Department of Education hurts the very population the TRIO Programs aim to serve.
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
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Russ Feingold
That's why it's so important that the rules at the Department of Education be changed, so that Wisconsin's two-year colleges have the opportunity to apply individually for the TRIO grants they see fit.
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
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Russ Feingold
By clarifying the "Different Campus" and "Different Population of Participants" in the TRIO regulations, this legislation makes UW's two-year colleges eligible for all the programs TRIO has to offer. No definition or regulation should get in the way of qualified Wisconsin students gaining access to TRIO programs and the chance to earn a college degree.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Russ Feingold
I have heard from many Wisconsinites who have shared their personal stories about how TRIO had made a difference in their lives. TRIO offers hope to millions of students across the country who dream of a college education, and students at the University of Wisconsin's two- year colleges should be no exception. Waukesha can be proud of the TRIO program that has served so many students at UW-Waukesha.
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
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Russ Feingold
Now it's time to give UW-Waukesha, and other two-year colleges around my State, an opportunity to open more TRIO programs, and open the doors of higher education to more Wisconsin students.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Russ Feingold
I urge my colleagues to co-sponsor this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Evan Bayh
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
John Kerry
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce with my colleagues, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Hollings, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Reed and Mr. Feingold the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002, legislation to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.2
Gunning-Fog Score
5.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
8.3
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Kerry
Congress established the Sea Grant program back in 1966. Since that time Sea Grant has provided the Administration and Congress a comprehensive vehicle that engages our best universities to respond to complex and changing ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes issues. The 31 Sea Grant programs, located in coastal and Great Lakes States and Puerto Rico, serve as the core of this dynamic national network of over 300 participating institutions involving more than 3,000 scientists, engineers, educators, students, and outreach experts.
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
0.975
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
John Kerry
Sea Grant's legislative charge is to "increase the understanding, assessment, development, utilization, and conservation of the nation's ocean and coastal resources by providing assistance to promote a strong education base, responsive research and training activities, and broad and prompt dissemination of knowledge and techniques". Sea Grant has consistently proven its value to taxpayers as a program that supports rigorous, high quality research that is directly responsive to the concerns of coastal constituents. The Sea Grant Program brings academic creativity and expertise to bear on a host of issues affecting the oceans, coasts and Great Lakes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.71765
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.2
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
John Kerry
Most decisions that affect the coastal environment are made locally, and, through the Sea Grant Colleges, the federal government has the ability to partner with state and local constituencies to address national problems at state and local levels. Moreover, many coastal issues cross State jurisdictions and need to be addressed regionally. In addition to its state-based infrastructure, Sea Grant has developed a system of regional networks for organizing multi-state responses to regional/ecosystem-level problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.5
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
John Kerry
The current administration proposed moving the Sea Grant program from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, to the National Science Foundation, NSF. I do not support such a move. The Sea Grant program has been a success in NOAA and one has to wonder if something is not broke why should we fix it. This is obviously the case with Sea Grant and I see no reason why we should move the program from NOAA to NSF.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.841
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
John Kerry
Allow me for a moment to point out one area where the Sea Grant/NOAA partnership is working. As Chairman of the Oceans, Fisheries and Atmosphere Subcommittee I know first-hand the struggles that commercial fishermen face as we try and rebuild our stocks. Sea Grant is currently working in coastal communities to better document the social and economic impacts of fishery regulations on communities, so that we can develop regulations that not only preserve and protect are valuable marine resources but also protect the fabric of our coastal communities. As you may know, the National Marine Fisheries Service is one of five line offices within NOAA, that is charged with regulating all of our domestic commercial fisheries. One thing that all of us from coastal states will agree on is the need to improve our knowledge of fishing communities and how regulations affect the lives of the people who live there.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.90287
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
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
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
John Kerry
A unique feature of the existing National Sea Grant College Program Act, which is maintained through this reauthorization bill, is that the majority of grants awarded require that every $2 of federal funds be matched by $1 of non-federal funds that are usually provided by host universities, as well as state or local governments, thus providing outstanding leverage as well as strong regional support for the federal funds awarded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
John Kerry
Because Sea Grant is non-regulatory and science-based, it serves as an "honest broker" among a wide range of constituents. In an age that emphasizes multi-disciplinary, goal-oriented, performance-measured partnerships, Sea Grant has demonstrated its capability to effectively deliver relevant science and services.
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
0.881
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
John Kerry
In short, Sea Grant offers numerous economic opportunities, problem- solving processes and programmatic efficiencies for the federal government to achieve its marine and coastal science agenda. Based on the Sea Grant College Program's remarkable capabilities, excellent track record, and cost effective use of federal funds, I ask for your support in quick passage of this reauthorization bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.6
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
John Kerry
I ask unanimous consent the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Tim Hutchinson
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that will help ease the financial burden for the millions of Americans that find themselves extremely confused and frustrated every year as they try to prepare their tax returns. This year's tax filing deadline expired on April 15 for most American taxpayers, and the 17,000-page, 2.8 million-word tax code was more complex than ever. One estimate is that it now takes 28 hours and six minutes to tackle the Internal Revenue Service's 1040 form and do the necessary record keeping.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
-0.607
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Tim Hutchinson
According to the Tax Foundation, it is estimated that in 2002, individuals and small businesses will spend approximately 5.8 billion hours complying with the Federal income tax code, with an estimated compliance cost of over $194 billion. This amounts to imposing a more than 20 cent tax compliance surcharge for every dollar the tax system collects. By 2007, the compliance surcharge is conservatively estimated at $244.3 billion. Under current law, there is a way for those taxpayers who itemize and accumulate tax preparation fees up to at least 2 percent of their Adjusted Gross Income to receive a financial break from the IRS to help offset the cost of having a tax preparer calculate their tax. The problem is that there are millions more low- or middle-income individuals and small business owners trying to decipher the same complicated instructions and forms, for which there is no tax break.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.18519
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.18519
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36101
VADER
-0.794
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Tim Hutchinson
Since 1985, we have more than doubled the pages in the instruction booklet that accompanies the 1040. In response to this increased complexity, American taxpayers are seeking professional help at a record level that equals almost 60 percent of all returns filed. I believe it is time that we acknowledge how difficult our current tax system has become and help the millions of Americans who have to look to outside help in filing their yearly tax returns. I suggest that since the Federal Government is the party responsible for creating this overly complicated code, it is the Federal Government that should bear the burden of the costs that are incurred in its compliance.
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)
0.27444
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Tim Hutchinson
My proposal is simple, my legislation provides for the expenses that are incurred by a taxpayer in having their return prepared to be fully deducted. This would be treated as an above-the-line deduction and would allow for anyone who pays for these services to deduct up to $500 of these costs. Further, for those who already qualify to have their preparation cost be deducted because they reach the 2 percent threshold, they can opt not to have this deduction apply and continue to have their tax preparation fees be deducted under the current guidelines.
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
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Tim Hutchinson
I believe the legislation that I have introduced today will provide much needed relief to the millions of American taxpayers that are forced to comply with this complex code. I ask my colleagues for their support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Tim Hutchinson
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the legislation 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
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
John Breaux
Mr. President, I rise today along with Senators Nickles, Cleland, Brownback, Miller, Hutchison, and Hutchinson to introduce legislation that is designed to rejuvenate the struggling telecommunications and high-tech sectors of our economy. The Broadband Regulatory Parity Act of 2002 requires the Federal Communications Commission, FCC, to adopt rules that establish a level playing field for all broadband service providers in order to spur investment in broadband technology and to ensure that consumers can obtain the benefits of free and open competition.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
John Breaux
Federal and State regulations on the books today governing high-speed Internet access are based largely on an outdated view of the telecom and high-tech industry. Both Federal and State regulators continue to view the emerging broadband market through different sets of eyes, focusing their regulatory policies on the type of provider rather than the type of service. Cable, wireless, and satellite providers face no regulation of their broadband networks, while telephone companies are heavily regulated. The effect of this disparate regulatory treatment among providers has been to construct a barrier to new investment in broadband networks by incumbent local telephone companies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
John Breaux
I am not alone in calling on the FCC to level the regulatory playing field for broadband providers. Several weeks ago, the High Tech Broadband Coalition, a group comprised of six leading trade associations representing the computer, telecommunications equipment, semiconductor, consumer electronics, software and manufacturing industries, filed comments with the FCC requesting the removal of burdensome, outdated regulations that are hindering investment and limiting competition in high-speed Internet access.
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
-0.18
Leans 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
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
John Breaux
In order to promote free and fair competition in the broadband market, my legislation requires the FCC to promulgate regulations, within 120 days of enactment, to achieve regulatory parity between broadband services providers and facilities. The key provision in my bill is, I believe, the 120-day requirement for FCC action. The FCC, to its credit, is attempting by means of a tortuously slow process to move in the direction of regulatory parity among broadband services and providers. Once the FCC completes action on its rulemakings, however, its orders will certainly be appealed, just as the FCC's March 14, 2002, order declaring cable modem service to be an information service has already been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. To effect this needed regulatory parity, we need the expert agency to accomplish this reform with the necessary fine tuning that will further the public interest, but we need the force of Congressional action to bring about prompt results. I urge prompt action on this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66648
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Don Nickles
Mr. President, I'm pleased to join Senator Breaux today to introduce a bill that will allow all providers of broadband services to compete under the same rules and regulations. This bill will bring certainty to the regulatory environment ensuring more Americans will have a choice in their broadband service provider.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Don Nickles
Access to broadband is crucial to consumers and communities in today's economy. High-speed connections to the Internet can provide a lifeline to small businesses, schools and hospitals, and can help communities prosper and grow in the Information Age.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Don Nickles
But unfortunately, different rules for competing high-speed Internet companies are stifling competition. Phone companies that offer the same service as wireless, satellite, and cable companies face different rules and regulations that raise costs and slow innovation. These rules make it more difficult and expensive for phone companies to provide broadband service, leaving millions of consumers without access to high-speed connections and millions more with only one choice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.374
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Don Nickles
This service disparity is growing wider, and dozens of communities are at risk of being left behind, especially rural areas and inner-city neighborhoods. This bill will help close the Digital Divide and help ensure that all Americans have choices for high-speed Internet services. This issue is not about choosing winners and losers, it is about helping to ensure that high speed Internet service is not only available but competitive and affordable all across the country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.642
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Don Nickles
The Breaux-Nickles bill is a free-market, deregulatory approach to encourage private companies to rapidly deploy this new technology. It does nothing to change what the 1996 Telecom Act sought to accomplish, to open up the local voice telephone market to competition. At the time, no one envisioned the growth of the Internet. In fact, the web browser had just been invented. This bill simply eliminates regulations that were intended for the legacy network but have been mistakenly applied to new infrastructure investment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.115
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Don Nickles
The goal of this bill is to provide an economic incentive for local telephone companies to upgrade their networks and to rapidly deploy high-speed, broadband services throughout the U.S. According to the most recent nation-wide data, there are approximately 11 million high speed Internet subscribers. Of that total, 7.2 million currently use high-speed cable modems and 3.5 million use Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) provided by the telephone companies.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Don Nickles
Today's rules are not only unfair but they are a disincentive to deployment. No company will invest the capital required to upgrade their network and deploy new technologies when they are required to provide this new, upgraded technology to their competitors at a government-set price. If high speed, broadband service is going to be deployed rapidly throughout the country, especially in rural areas, the answer is not more rules and regulations, but a market-based deregulatory approach.
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
-0.36
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Don Nickles
For a new market to evolve quickly and efficiently, government should not regulate the market out of existence before it has a chance to flourish. In fact, yesterday's Wall Street Journal had an editorial expressing concern about over-regulation at a critical time, it states, "Then the digital revolution ran headlong into the FCC and Congress, whose tender mercies enfolded consumer broadband at the moment of creation." It is not too late to encourage growth and innovation. As the Wall Street Journal points out, "There's still plenty of Internet and telecom enthusiasm out there, if only regulators will let it blossom." With regulatory certainty, companies have the incentive to invest. For example, earlier this week, in my home State of Oklahoma, less than two weeks after Gov. Frank Keating signed the first state broadband parity law in the country, SBC Southwestern Bell announced a massive program of technology investment that will nearly double the number of Oklahoma towns with access to high-speed DSL Internet Access Service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
63
Don Nickles
This initiative will bring high-speed DSL Internet service to 37 more towns, and expand access by building new broadband equipment in another 25 towns that already have the service. The initiative will make DSL available to about 137,000 more homes and businesses in 62 Oklahoma communities.
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
0.38
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Don Nickles
SBC is making this investment at a time when they, and other telecommunications companies, have dramatically slashed capital spending throughout the country.
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
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Don Nickles
This is the kind of investment that regulatory certainty and real competition bring and that is why I strongly support this legislation. If we can do for the country what we have done for the state of Oklahoma, Congress will go a long way toward reversing the economic slide currently enveloping the telecom sector. When all broadband providers are allowed to compete under the same rules, consumers win and the economy wins. I am pleased to sponsor this bipartisan approach to promoting competition for broadband services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28