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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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3 Speakers
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Speakers
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 75 sentences of a total of 123 sentences.
61%
Joe Biden said 1511 words of a total of 2360 words.
65%
Conrad Burns Conrad Burns said 26 sentences of a total of 123 sentences.
22%
Conrad Burns said 489 words of a total of 2360 words.
21%
Paul Wellstone Paul Wellstone said 22 sentences of a total of 123 sentences.
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Paul Wellstone said 360 words of a total of 2360 words.
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Full Transcript
Conrad Burns
Mr. President, I am pleased to announce the introduction of the Mineral Hill Historic Mining District Preservation Act of 2002. The purpose of this act is for the Forest Service to accept a donation from TVX Mineral Hill, Inc., an inholding of approximately 570 acres of private land in the Gallatin National Forest. This inholding overlooks the northern entrance of Yellowstone National Park and is within well- known elk habitat. The donation also includes 194 acres of mineral rights underlying Federal lands.
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
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.002795498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0015395661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004442544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001289307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001062579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.86569E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.77826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.50252E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.42963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8696E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.884E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
35.838
Magnitude:
79
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Environment
Score:
23.661
Magnitude:
79
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Conrad Burns
This bill provides a win-win situation with benefits for the community, for wildlife, for the company, and for the environment. After a rich and storied history, the Mineral Hill Mine is played out and the opportunity to extract minerals has passed. The property is in very good condition and is being reclaimed in accordance with a reclamation plan approved by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The Forest Service has been closely involved during the reclamation planning and implementation processes to make certain that the property will remain in the excellent environmental state it is in today. As an added guarantee, the United States will also be the beneficiary of a $10 million insurance policy provided by TVX to clean up the site in the unlikely event that hazardous materials are discovered in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.985
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.5696302056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1737452694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0650095288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0376339653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0287188217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020354486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008849512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003364637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001004805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5165E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.177E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
70.537
Magnitude:
134
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Environment
Score:
20.785
Magnitude:
134
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Conrad Burns
The Mineral Hill Mine is located in the historic Jardine Mining District which was established during the 1860s. Many of the buildings at the site go back to that time period. Some of the buildings will be preserved for interpretation purposes and will be available to the public. In addition, the site will be used in cooperation with Montana Tech of the University of Montana for mining and geologic education. The Mineral Hill property is being donated by TVX to the Government without the necessity of a payment. There will be ongoing permits issued by the State of Montana and by EPA for monitoring of water discharge. This bill allows for those permits to be upheld and for the water processes to be maintained. In a letter to my office dated June 25, 2001, the Greater Yellowstone Coalition observed that "we believe that there would be no adverse impact to the agency and indeed would be a benefit to the public that this donated land is conveyed with the obligation to maintain the NPDES permit already in force." This is exactly what the bill provides in section 11.
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)
0.86904
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.5385096185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0740611111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0457847404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0199319154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0113613685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015221915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005191177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002242946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.0714E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.097E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.306E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
90.503
Magnitude:
185
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61
Conrad Burns
I am pleased to say that this is a bill with the support of all key parties. The Forest Service has agreed to the transfer and management of the land and has been actively involved in this process. The Gardiner Chamber of Commerce supports the project, as do the Commissioners of Park County. The Greater Yellowstone Coalition also supports the donation. Simply put, this legislation is in the public interest. On behalf of the people of Montana, I look forward to its passage.
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
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
37.5567764044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
35.4540854692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.8104780465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
1.6261419281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.7235356607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3091644496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048356618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011470671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006106065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000331187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.10516E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
83.937
Magnitude:
83
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2002, a bill that guarantees prompt justice to victims of sexual assault crimes through DNA technology. 99.9 percent, that is how accurate DNA evidence is. 1 in 30 billion, those are the odds someone else committed a crime if a suspect's DNA matches evidence at the crime scene. 20 or 30 years, that is how long DNA evidence from a crime scene lasts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.91
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
1.7661448568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1759180566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1647785422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0528326316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0289631309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0125532228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021425816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008463858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001309219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.89313E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9451E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.023
Magnitude:
33
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
Just 10 years ago DNA analysis of evidence could have cost thousands of dollars and taken months, now testing one sample costs $40 and can take days. Ten years ago forensic scientists needed blood the size of a bottle cap, now DNA testing can be done on a sample the size of a pinhead. The changes in DNA technology are remarkable, and mark a sea change in how we can fight crime, particularly sexual assault crimes. The FBI tells us that since 1998 the national DNA database has helped put away violent criminals in 4,179 investigations in 32 states. How? By matching the DNA crime evidence to the DNA profiles of offenders. Individual success stories of DNA "cold hits" in sexual assault cases makes these numbers all too real.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.36842
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.36842
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.73089
VADER
-0.965
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3132720944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1027555321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0818036089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028658755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023453997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011847375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000269318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.84132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.23742E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.85933E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5874E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.201
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
For instance, in Florida, Kellie Green was brutally attached and raped in the laundry room of her apartment complex. Because of lack of funds, her rape kit sat on the shelf for three years until a persistent detective had it analyzed. The evidence matched the profile of a man already incarcerated for beating and raping a women 6 weeks before Kellie. Or take for example a 1996 case in St. Louis where two young girls were abducted from bus stops and raped at opposite ends of the city. The police were unable to identify a suspect. In 1999, the police decided to re-run the DNA testing to develop new leads. In January 2000, the DNA database matched the 1996 case to a 1999 rape case, and police where able to identify the perpetrator.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.992
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.715466775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.6106379908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0584692287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0373916613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0173456123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.011555371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.008407337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004632264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002219813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.74394E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.24651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.212
Magnitude:
134
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Joe Biden
Just days ago, the New York Police Department arrested a man linked to the rape of a woman four years ago. In 1997, a woman was horribly beaten, robbed and raped, there were no suspects. Several months ago,the perpetrator submitted a DNA sample as a condition of probation after serving time for burglary. That DNA sample matched the DNA from the 1997 rape. Crime solved, streets safer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.984
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.5533364136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.4824098665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1123563969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0187589118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0173612818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0076754113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030891155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002122616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001678402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001447699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.7252E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.143
Magnitude:
98
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
Undoubtedly, DNA matching by comparing evidence gathered at the crime scene with offender samples entered on the national DNA database has proven to be the deciding factor in solving stranger sexual assault cases, it has revolutionized the criminal justice system, and brought closure and justice for victims.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.743
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
1.0083206929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.3461271292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0684887287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0242664639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0180865391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025077572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002243053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001297257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.7339E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4385E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7046E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.986
Magnitude:
110
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joe Biden
In light of the past successes and the future potential of DNA evidence, the reports about the backlog of untested rape kits and other crime scene waiting in police warehouses are simply shocking.
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
-0.807
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
10.3688031435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.3160852045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1776909223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1548682223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1481625135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.04778812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0065865148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020827158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010033586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.24595E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5296E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.953
Magnitude:
151
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Today I am introducing legislation, "The DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2002", to strengthen the existing Federal DNA regime as an effective crime fighting tool. My bill addresses five, pressing issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
3.1944744289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2228894504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1996973064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1463113469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0235158892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002599925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010004977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008567768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001135231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2152E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6917E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.907
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
First, exactly how bad is the backlog of untested rape kits nationwide? A 1999 government report found over 180,000 rape kits were sitting, untested, on the storage shelves of police department and laboratories all across the country. While recent press reports estimate that the number today is approaching 500,000 untested rape kits, I am told that there is no current, accurate numbers of the backlog. Behind every single one of those rape kits is a victim who deserves recognition and justice. Accordingly, my legislation would require the Attorney General to survey every single law enforcement agency in the country to assess the extent of the backlog of rape kits waiting to undergo DNA testing. To combat the problem of rape kit backlogs, it is imperative to know the real numbers, and how best to utilize federal resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.987
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3593307221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0829030876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0319465093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0276651233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0238804991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019213492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007944242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001961106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.47332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2829E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8468E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.158
Magnitude:
102
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
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
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Joe Biden
Second, how can existing Federal law be strengthened to make sure that State crime labs have the funds for the critical DNA analysis needed to solve sex assault cases? To fight crime most effectively, we must both test rape kits and enter convicted offender DNA samples into the DNA database. There has been explosive growth in the use of forensic sciences by law enforcement. A government survey found that in 2000 alone, crime labs received 31,000 cases, a 47 percent increase from almost 21,000 cases in 1999. In addition, the labs received 177,000 convicted offender DNA samples, an almost 77 percent increase from 100,242 samples in 1999.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.99853
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.7376
VADER
-0.943
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1085837255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.054354273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007984574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0070810507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028863173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002201853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013005391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002510349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001239103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5246E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6824E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.847
Magnitude:
103
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
All across the country, laboratories report personnel shortages in the face of this overwhelming work. According to this same government survey, on average,there are 6 employees in a state crime lab -- a lab that must not only do test DNA for hundreds of cases, but also run forensic tests on blood, footprints or ballistic evidence. The bill I'm introducing would: 1. increase current funding levels to both test rape kits and to process and upload offender samples; and 2. allow local governments to apply directly to the Justice Department for these grants. I thank my colleagues, Senators Kohl and DeWine, who began this effort with the DNA Backlog Elimination At of 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.285
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1061169547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0510524027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050767201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023969662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009644176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005927031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003507197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.75568E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.18173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.11586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9186E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.154
Magnitude:
64
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Joe Biden
Third, what assistance does the FBI need to keep up with the crushing number of DNA samples which need to be tested or stored in the national database? I am told that the current national DNA database, known as the Combined DNA Index, or "CODIS", is nearing capacity of convicted offender DNA samples. My bill would provide funds to the FBI to 1. Upgrade the national DNA computer database to handle the huge projections of samples; and 2. process and upload Federal convicted offender DNA samples into the database. Efforts to include more Federal and State convicted offenders in our database just makes plain sense to fight crime. We know that sexual assault is a crime with one of the highest rates of recidivism, and that many sexual assault crimes are committed by those with past convictions for other kinds of crime. Their DNA samples from prior convictions help law enforcement efforts enormously.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.86667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.86667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.26868
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.03448
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.03448
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.06669
VADER
-0.973
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0987352454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0530558813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0081413826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0075902884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040971205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0024542122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015373258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001007757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.36416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.24764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.75728E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.968
Magnitude:
123
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
66
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Joe Biden
Fourth, what additional tools are needed to help treat victims of sexual assault? One group that understands the importance of gathering credible DNA evidence are forensic sexual assault nurse examiners, who are sensitive to the trauma of this horrible crime and make sure that patients are not revictimized in the aftermath. These programs should be in each and every emergency room and play an integral role in police departments, bridging the gap between the law and the medicine.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.572
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
81.565
Magnitude:
127
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
Likewise, tapping the power of DNA requires well-trained law enforcement who know how to collect and preserve DNA evidence from the crime scene. Training should be a matter of course for all law enforcement. No rape kit evidence will lead to the perpetrator if the DNA evidence is collected improperly. The DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act would create a new grant program to carry out sexual assault examiner programs and training. And it would train law enforcement personnel in the handling of sexual assault cases, including drug- facilitated assaults, and the collection and use of DNA samples for use as forensic evidence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.97
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.853
Magnitude:
100
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
Fifth, what can be done to ensure that sexual assault offenders who cannot be identified by their victim are nevertheless brought to justice? Profound injustice is done to rape victims when delayed DNA testing leads to a "cold hit" after the statute of limitations has expired. For example, Jeri Elster was brutally raped in her California home, and for years the police were unable to solve the crime. Seven years later, DNA from the rape matched a man in jail for an unrelated crime. Yet the rapist was never charged, convicted, or sentenced because California's statute of limitations had expired the previous year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.65393
VADER
-0.991
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.75
Magnitude:
125
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Joe Biden
The DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2000 would change current law to authorize Federal "John Doe/DNA indictments" that will permit Federal prosecutors to issue an indictment identifying an unknown defendant by his DNA profile within the 5-year statute of limitations. Once outstanding, the DNA indictment would permit prosecution at anytime once there was a DNA "cold hit" through the national DNA database system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.103
Leans 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
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joe Biden
John De/DNA indictments strike the right balance between encouraging swift and efficient investigations, recognizing the durability and credibility of DNA evidence and preventing an injustice if a cold hit happens years after the crime. The law must catch up with the technology. I started looking at this issue almost two decades ago when I began drafting the Violence Against Women Act. In fact, it is the Violence Against Women Act that provided the first funding to sexual assault nurse examiner programs. The DNA Sexual Justice Act of 2000 is the next step, a way to connect the dots between the extraordinary strides in DNA technology and my commitment to ending violence against women. We must ensure that justice delayed is not justice denied.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.335
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04348
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04348
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.08338
VADER
-0.838
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I rise today to submit a Resolution of Disapproval to reverse a rule submitted by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS. The rule, which takes effect today, lowers the Medicaid Upper Payment Limit for non-State government owned or operated hospitals. It reduces the Federal Medicaid match, or Medicaid Upper Payment Limit, from 150 percent of the Medicare rate to 100 percent. According to the administration's budget, the rule will cut $9 billion over 5 years, money currently targeted to public hospitals and other "safety net" health programs, the most vulnerable sector of our health care system. At a time when Medicaid programs in the States are struggling, we simply can't afford to take this amount from our health care safety net. Too many people will be hurt.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
0.259
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Paul Wellstone
The regulation will mean a loss of about $30 million for Minnesota's public health care system this year, potentially more in future years. Hennepin County Medical Center alone stands to lose about $10 million this year. This is a hospital that provides essential health care for thousands of Minnesotans. For many, it is the only place they can go. Other hospitals and clinics around Minnesota will also be deprived of needed funding. At a time when our health care system, and particularly our public hospitals are struggling just to survive, we ought not to be taking resources away from them like this.
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)
1.03609
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Paul Wellstone
CMS Director Scully has attempted to justify this damaging reduction by pointing to instances in the past when States did not use the program's money for health care purposes. Director Scully is certainly correct. The program should be used for health care, not for anything else. But slashing the Upper Payment Limit means that none of this money goes to health care. That doesn't make any sense. The loopholes that existed in the program have already been closed. The rule is a $9 billion transfer away from those who desperately need health care, purportedly in order to solve a problem, but the problem has already been fixed. The rule is not needed and will cause great harm. I urge colleagues to support this resolution of disapproval.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66905
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39