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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Topics
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Moderation
11 Speakers
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Speakers
Jeff Bingaman Jeff Bingaman said 73 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
15%
Jeff Bingaman said 2030 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Olympia J. Snowe Olympia J. Snowe said 75 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Olympia J. Snowe said 1915 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Pete Domenici Pete Domenici said 78 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Pete Domenici said 1763 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Dianne Feinstein Dianne Feinstein said 55 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Dianne Feinstein said 1450 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Maria Cantwell Maria Cantwell said 60 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Maria Cantwell said 1442 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Jon Corzine Jon Corzine said 45 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Jon Corzine said 856 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 36 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 792 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond said 26 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Strom Thurmond said 466 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Carl Levin Carl Levin said 17 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Carl Levin said 447 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Frank Murkowski Frank Murkowski said 18 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Frank Murkowski said 436 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Mike DeWine Mike DeWine said 19 sentences of a total of 502 sentences.
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Mike DeWine said 424 words of a total of 12021 words.
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Full Transcript
Jon Corzine
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation to prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to advocate a position on the meaning of the Second Amendment that is inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent, as expressed in the Supreme Court case of United States v. Miller.
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
0.875
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0220775328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034266104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013812414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010281371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006003644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.55212E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.7278E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4999E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4538E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.091E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.96E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
43.071
Magnitude:
45
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jon Corzine
This legislation responds to the Bush Administration's recent filing of two unprecedented briefs to the United States Supreme Court, which argued that the Second Amendment establishes an individual right to possess firearms. In taking this position, the Justice Department directly contradicted the well-established precedents of the Supreme Court, as expressed in the seminal case of United States v. Miller. In that 1939 case, the Supreme Court found that the Second Amendment did not establish a private right of individuals to possess firearms, but rather was intended to ensure the effectiveness of groups of citizen- soldiers known at the time as the Militia.
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)
1.75786
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0661096419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0324187567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0233192754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0129893509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006277494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001999101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001125149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.23428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.7949E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1533E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1286E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
62.76
Magnitude:
101
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Jon Corzine
The Court in United States v. Miller explained the historical background to the Second Amendment and issued its ruling clearly and unambiguously. That ruling has never been reversed, and the Court has followed it in every subsequent related case. Similarly, the precedent in United States v. Miller has been followed by every Justice Department over the past several decades, including the Justice Departments of Presidents Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon and George H.W. Bush.
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
0.934
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1005864819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0495397369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0376854819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.019536227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069889364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008579133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000173479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.10484E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.00387E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.43383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.4058E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.555
Magnitude:
74
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jon Corzine
The meaning of the Second Amendment should not be a partisan issue. In fact, it should not be a political issue. It is a legal and constitutional issue. And the law on this question has been clearly established by the highest court in the land in case after case for a period of many decades.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3983639646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0191999818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040987146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038468981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013202562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004125551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002646641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.04423E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.23523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.07017E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7243E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
26.767
Magnitude:
55
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
22.75
Magnitude:
55
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.028
Magnitude:
55
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Corzine
Unfortunately, instead of following the law, as Attorney General promised to do during his confirmation hearing, the Bush Administration and the Justice Department have used their authority to file briefs as a means of pursuing a partisan political agenda that flies in the face of established Supreme Court precedents. This is wrong. And, in my view, it is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.559177855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0225438693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0149580606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0118200202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0096008625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014931529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012343965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006991872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004386016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002754364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001808424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.527
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Corzine
Congress should not have to pass a law to ensure that the Executive Branch follows the Constitution, as clearly interpreted by the Supreme Court. Unfortunately, in light of the Bush's Administration's latest actions, Congress must step in. After all, Congress's ultimate power is the power of the purse. And we have a responsibility to use that power, when necessary, to ensure that the Executive Branch complies with constitutional law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
6.4568832517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.8158065379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.5234430078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.252658641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0461221411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0079190206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0039187787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0019021061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009733099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.60426E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.57363E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
79.732
Magnitude:
69
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jon Corzine
This responsibility flows from Congress's obligation to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. It also flows from our obligation to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not misused. The American people should not be forced to pay taxes to support an unreasonable interpretation of the Second Amendment that is not only inconsistent with constitutional law, but that threatens to undermine legislation needed to reduce gun violence and to save lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.10008
VADER
-0.797
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1459866529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0330695795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0256846484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022369593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014041904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005423884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004944028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002489695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001249089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.26168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.93646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
36.951
Magnitude:
69
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
34.928
Magnitude:
69
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Corzine
In 1998, more than 30,000 Americans died from firearm-related deaths. That is almost as many as the number of Americans who died in the entire Korean War. In my view, there is much that Congress needs to do to reduce these deaths, including enacting reasonable gun safety legislation. Yet if the Bush Administration prevails in its effort to radically revise the Second Amendment, such laws could well be undermined. The end result would be more death and more families losing loved ones to the scourge of gun violence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.73333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.73333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.6864
VADER
-0.965
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1085746218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0050297214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031337502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021810774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012913665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008615569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001267466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.10059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4982E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5835E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.048E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
87.062
Magnitude:
86
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jon Corzine
In fact, I would note that one week after the Bush Administration filed their briefs, lawyers for accused American Taliban terrorist John Walker Lindh used the Administration's arguments to urge dismissal of the gun charge filed against him. Now, I hope and trust that the courts will quickly reject this line of argument. But why would the Bush Administration want to strengthen the position of criminals and alleged terrorists like John Walker Lindh in the first place?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.74721
VADER
-0.929
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.027332842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0272392121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0243329792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0084626925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0057306217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016474074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008870119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005847614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001458103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.49833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3037E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
35.602
Magnitude:
77
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
32.951
Magnitude:
77
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Corzine
I have asked the Congressional Research Service whether there are any constitutional precedents that would bar the Congress from adopting this legislation, and the answer was "no." I also would note that there is precedent for Congress prohibiting the use of taxpayer dollars to advocate positions with which Congress disagrees. For example, Congress for many years prohibited the Justice Department from using appropriated money to overturn certain rules under our antitrust laws. This responded to the filing of a brief in the Supreme Court by the Justice Department urging a revision of its precedents on resale price maintenance, and the legislation effectively blocked the Department from filing similar briefs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0630866038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054464013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022132042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014746111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009429409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009327166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002123419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.56094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.85403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.17524E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.8014E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.029
Magnitude:
109
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Jon Corzine
In conclusion, we should not allow taxpayer dollars to be used to misrepresent the meaning of the Second Amendment on behalf of a partisan, political agenda. We should defend the Constitution against such ideological attacks. We should protect taxpayers from being forced to subsidize ideological gambits. And we should ensure that the Constitution is not misused to undermine gun safety legislation that could save the lives of many innocent Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
0.658
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4155719187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0368326902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0363368657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0050387083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029766556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009845236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000418176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004067416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003257988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001096374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.00507E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
53.3
Magnitude:
70
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
27.92
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Corzine
I hope my colleagues will support the bill, and I ask unanimous consent that the text of the legislation be printed in the Record, along with some related materials about this matter.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1075484324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0343123771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0109223671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0080017235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0072208742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0054305521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046454814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045195793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009175586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002148892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.72669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, today I rise to bring the Senate's attention to a matter that is slowing Los Alamos County, NM, in its efforts to fully recover from the Cerro Grande Fire of May 10, 2000.
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)
0.51083
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0231468483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0083929583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0070327937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0018052113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007094633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006499263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006390477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000135004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000119549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.78916E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.43363E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.797
Magnitude:
50
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Pete Domenici
It is an amazing irony to me that Los Alamos National Laboratory, in recent years facing declines in personnel, is again in the national news for its ability to help with counter-terrorism on many fronts. Along with this national attention and the needs of our Homeland Security Agency for advanced scientific means to detect and deter nuclear and biological attacks, LANL is now in the process of filling about 1,000 new positions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1669097575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0536702108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003174401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029816614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011881692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008284685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006944081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005359698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003334708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000227152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.88785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Pete Domenici
The irony is that the Cerro Grande fire severely reduced available housing in Los Alamos two years before our Nation turns once again to Los Alamos for its scientific talents. A major deterrent to new hires is the lack of housing choices in Los Alamos. The housing market is even tighter because of the loss of about 400 housing units through the devastating Cerro Grande Fire. Los Alamos has a population of about 18,000 people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
-0.917
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.034506974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0157296716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002236665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011579293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008339905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002310971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001356049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.62307E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6767E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.9072E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.07519E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
46.842
Magnitude:
31
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
32.694
Magnitude:
31
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Pete Domenici
While we have Federal programs to help low and moderate income Americans find good housing, in Los Alamos these programs are ineffective due to the current practice of averaging Los Alamos County and Santa Fe County incomes into one Metropolitan Statistical Area, MSA. This is harmful to Los Alamos residents, where the median income is about $82,000 because the Federal programs use the MSA median income of about $65,000 to determine participation. Eighty percent of median income is a standard measure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0231761544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.016854424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019837662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016062897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005708926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005486757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000436489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001485776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.30643E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.01651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.72444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
81.074
Magnitude:
62
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Pete Domenici
Santa Fe's median income of about $40,000 thus becomes a significant factor for a Los Alamos teacher, fireman, or policeman seeking subsidized Federal assistance. Their incomes in Los Alamos are deemed to be too high to qualify for housing because 80 percent of $65,000 is used as the maximum allowed for assistance. Thus, $52,000 becomes the effective ceiling for assistance, when the actual 80 percent ceiling figure for Los Alamos incomes is about $65,000. This makes a huge difference in a high-priced and competitive market. The result is that developers are discouraged from applying for tax credits and other assistance programs because their applicants do not qualify to live in their new or remodeled housing projects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0435070076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0064569358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032919917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0019134281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002833366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002024394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.58855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.76223E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.78747E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.70879E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.109E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
91.961
Magnitude:
81
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Pete Domenici
The Los Alamos County Manager reports that not a single County employee is eligible for housing created by the Low Income Housing Tax Credits. He, like many residents and the LANL recruiting effort, remain concerned that the limited housing supply has raised rents and sales prices. Los Alamos County is also landlocked by Federal government land ownership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0568319345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0495203771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0058193458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043315817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022423266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010633856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004744928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000371533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.49666E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.28732E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5939E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
53.813
Magnitude:
43
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
33.815
Magnitude:
43
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Pete Domenici
There is a desperate need for affordable housing at a time when, once again, our nation is calling upon LANL for helping to meet its internal and international security needs.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0635881734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0131143664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024945526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0018468199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003887943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003068122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001049106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.53051E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.92645E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.53155E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.569E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
91.932
Magnitude:
123
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
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
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Pete Domenici
This situation also exists around the New York City area, where Westchester County incomes unfairly raise the metropolitan average to the detriment of the metropolitan housing market. In that case, Congress agreed to separate Westchester County to ease the housing market situation. All I am asking in my bill is to accomplish the same goal by allowing Los Alamos County to stand on its own in terms of HUD median income requirements. My bill does not simultaneously lower the Santa Fe County income to its actual median, but, rather, allows Santa Fe County to continue to use the higher median, because the Santa Fe housing market is also very unusual, and the two-county average helps make more Santa Fe residents eligible for Federal assistance on many fronts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.777
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0235522879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034574921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002589826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002236185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011218963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00069147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004537628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001118975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.64551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.10259E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.93476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.756
Magnitude:
32
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Pete Domenici
I appreciate my colleagues attention to this matter, and I know the residents of Los Alamos County will be grateful for this assistance to allow more of them to make use of available HUD and other affordable housing assistance programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.9060095996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0493653235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0222950752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0154025503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0071589689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0048958151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0032118125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023719758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020070904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009715349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.1543E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.785
Magnitude:
38
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Pete Domenici
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0213363644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0114470604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043584401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0035431724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0025535568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019307223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002133332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00018947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.93165E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.76314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.348E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.519
Magnitude:
42
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002 along with my colleagues Senators Kyl, Sessions, and Grassley.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0430455344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0110438021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0075710734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0061315877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027287328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013861965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004082923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.4201E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.3675E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.4607E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2538E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.759
Magnitude:
55
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dianne Feinstein
This bill is the culmination of efforts by the Department of Justice to craft legislation that will crack down on the most serious identity thefts in the Nation, and I am pleased to be working with the Justice Department on this legislation. In fact, Attorney General Ashcroft and I announced this bill together earlier this month.
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
0.846
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0313139608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0273236685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0247329532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043845077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028873797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024329549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019326804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.57497E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0401E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.904E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5499E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
71.403
Magnitude:
40
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dianne Feinstein
This legislation will make it easier for prosecutors to target those identity thieves who, as is so often the case, steal an identity for the purpose of committing one or more other crimes.
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
-0.527
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2090699272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0631522038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0447996921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0145185957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00576112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051769974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017027769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.80563E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.51184E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.93705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.0422E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
Many serious crimes, even including terrorism, are aided by stolen identifies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.844
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0051829742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042732678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039694347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023258768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013603334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007157583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002537867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.2119E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2774E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.178E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.39E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
81.13
Magnitude:
48
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Dianne Feinstein
For instance, According to a January article in the Baltimore Sun, "six of the 19 hijackers from September 11 were using Social Security numbers illegally. Another man linked to al-Qaida, Lofti Raissi, a 27- year old Algerian pilot from London who is believed to have trained four of the suicide hijackers, was identified in British court papers as having used the Social Security number of Dorothy Hansen, a retired factory worker from Jersey City, NJ, who died in 1991." Attorney General Ashcroft last week cited the example of an Algerian national now facing charges of identity theft who allegedly stole the identifies of 21 members of a health club in Cambridge, MA. The Algerian national then transferred those stolen identities to one of the individuals convicted in the failed plot to bomb Los Angeles International Airport in 1999.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.09097
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0576862949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.024837855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0107642016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0073865187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026415164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002904466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001322486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.57678E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.02205E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.22565E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.07614E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
91.625
Magnitude:
95
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
56
Sprache Difficult Word Count
64
Dianne Feinstein
In another case, Michelle Brown of Los Angeles had her Social Security number stolen in 1999, and it was used to charge $50,000 in her name, including a $32,000 truck, a $5,000 liposuction operation and a year-long residential lease. Even worse, while assuming Michelle's name, the perpetrator also became the object of an arrest warrant for drug smuggling in Texas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.906
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0785249402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0271772908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031144449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001694735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010695336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007390015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001373362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.74547E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.29686E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.48156E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.754E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.605
Magnitude:
36
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Dianne Feinstein
In another case recently announced by the Justice Department, Joseph Kalady of Chicago was charged just last week with trying to fake his own death using the identity of another. Kalady, who was awaiting trial on charges of counterfeiting birth certificates, Social Security cards and driver's licenses last December, allegedly suffocated a homeless man and sought to have him cremated under Mr. Kalady's identity in order to fake his own death and avoid prosecution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.64663
VADER
-0.948
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0374124123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.009806265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007015271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0068914778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023119313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003803871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003012739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.07833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.64486E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.34607E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.50304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.197
Magnitude:
95
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Dianne Feinstein
The stories go on and on, and it is those stories that make the legislation we introduce today so vital.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0093490125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069809095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.005140014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017557777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002908749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002791031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.12252E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.12351E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.99612E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.06393E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.3731E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
87.239
Magnitude:
68
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Dianne Feinstein
Let me just outline what this bill would do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0771243242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.021355151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0145573853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0132889036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039860188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002390768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001380213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.8514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.16518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4047E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6789E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.204
Magnitude:
68
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Dianne Feinstein
First, the bill would create a separate crime of "aggravated identity theft" for any person who uses the identity of another person to commit certain serious, federal crimes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0176406378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0115510629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073532065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067741632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016890992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003240984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001213939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0185E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.27756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8919E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6248E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
83.326
Magnitude:
30
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
Specifically, the legislation would provide for an additional two- year penalty for any individual convicted of committing one of the following serious Federal crimes while using the identity of another person: stealing another's identity in order to illegally obtain citizenship in the United States; stealing another's identity to obtain a passport or visa; using another's identity to remain in the United States illegally after a visa has expired or an individual has been ordered to depart this country; stealing an individual's identity to commit bank, wire or mail fraud, or to steal from employee pension funds; and other serious federal crimes, all of them felonies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.48955
VADER
-0.937
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0897721155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0302434317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0291187316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0075481061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043295458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027492371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005987262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001365443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.38364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.27366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.0867E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
89.218
Magnitude:
61
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Dianne Feinstein
Furthermore, the legislation would provide for an additional five year penalty for any individual that uses the stolen identity of another person to commit any one of the enumerated Federal terrorism crimes found in 18 U.S.C. 2332b(g)(5)(B). These crime include: the destruction of aircraft; the assassination or kidnapping of high level Federal officials; bombings; hostage taking; providing material support to terrorism organizations; and other terrorist crimes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.17647
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.17647
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.982
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2716981107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0257719745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.017714483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0173074994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018510995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010003213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004775671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003318702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001258746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001123302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.443
Magnitude:
55
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Dianne Feinstein
Aggravated Identity Theft is a separate crime, not just a sentencing enhancement. And the two-year and five-year penalties for aggravated identity theft must be served consecutively to the sentence for the underlying crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.84583
VADER
-0.907
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0143690253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003403478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014517219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009661612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000817806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001548379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001456815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001082006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.39942E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.59837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.48098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
55.79
Magnitude:
59
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
34.94
Magnitude:
59
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
This bill also strengthens the ability of law enforcement to go after identity thieves and to provide their case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1395503059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1135061844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.029175423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0086879583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047518373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007817014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006994807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003179192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.30394E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.19841E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6755E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.092
Magnitude:
37
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dianne Feinstein
First, the bill adds the word "possesses" to current law, in order to allow law enforcement to target individuals who possess the identity documents of another person with the intent to commit a crime. Current Federal law prohibits the transfer or use of false identity documents, but does not specifically ban the possession of hose documents with the intent to commit a crime. So if law enforcement discovers a stash of identity documents with the clear intent to use those documents to commit other crimes, the person who possesses those documents will now be subject to prosecution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
-0.028
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.079395494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.059541926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.014376633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0096379474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022649316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012330976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001843099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000105018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.68152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.13608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.1379E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.966
Magnitude:
158
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Dianne Feinstein
Second, the legislation amends current law to make it clear that if a person uses a false identity "in connection with" another Federal crime, and the intent of the underlying Federal crime is proven, then the intent to use the false identity to commitment that crime need not be separately proved. This simply makes the job of the prosecutor easier when an individual is convicted of a Federal crime and use a false identity in collection with that Crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
-0.889
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1734164194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0381201622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0132873305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061650775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017974826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011381298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006199301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001250524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.09567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.24189E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5383E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
55.492
Magnitude:
47
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
35.59
Magnitude:
47
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Dianne Feinstein
This legislation also increases the maximum penalty for identity theft under current law from three years to five years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0902504718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0586884213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0420951459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0131844077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011126542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001175735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001165222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.6377E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.44442E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0109E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.974E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
44.994
Magnitude:
39
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
22.525
Magnitude:
39
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
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
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dianne Feinstein
And finally, the legislation we introduce today will clarify that the current 25-year maximum sentence for identity theft in facilitation of international terrorism also applies to identity theft in facilitation of domestic terrorism as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.832
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
5.3635764867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.681210449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0850951532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0802933588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0439260504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0069250949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0052043801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004790222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002200111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001256513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001097265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
91.219
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Dianne Feinstein
Identity theft is a crime on the rise in America, and it is a crime with severe consequences not only for the individual victims of the identity theft, but for every consumer and every financial institution as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0164229306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0075346652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020861069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001036615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009946489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005764109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001583269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.26555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5364E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.698E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.538E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
46.556
Magnitude:
61
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
45.487
Magnitude:
61
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
Fraud losses at financial institutions are running well over one billion dollars annually. VISA alone reported identity theft related fraud losses of more than $114 million in 2000, a 43 percent increase in just four years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.56495
VADER
-0.891
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0092250841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025037139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00105799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002313055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002144461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.22909E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.15012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.34802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4561E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.1048E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1003E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.897
Magnitude:
61
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dianne Feinstein
And for victims, the losses can be staggering. The average loss from one identity theft now ranges about $18,000. Just imagine, somebody takes a credit card receipt out of a trash-can, makes a few calls, and before you know it you've lost $18,000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1540743862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026199285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010107872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007627193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004334984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002744172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001567493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.67907E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.0982E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.045E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.705E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
72.007
Magnitude:
49
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
21.9
Magnitude:
49
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dianne Feinstein
And even though an individual victim may not be forced to pay in the end, the credit card companies, financial institutions and other businesses absorb the loss and pass it on to all consumers, the time and effort required to regain your identity can be quite debilitating. In fact, on average it takes a full year and a half to regain one's identity once stolen. In many instances, it can take many more years than that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.588
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0129770822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040368046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031084688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015389656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011950092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005007337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002995144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002443266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002289574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001803899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001789656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
85.922
Magnitude:
39
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dianne Feinstein
Additionally, some victims are even subject to criminal investigation or even arrest because a criminal has taken their identity and used it to commit a crime. In fact, the FTC tells us that they have received 1,300 complaints from victims alleging that they have been subject to investigation, arrest or even conviction as a result of their identity being stolen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.43399
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.97
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3434550716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0625594985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0528263627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0109865352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040584859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009041184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008082868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005189777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.90354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.1529E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3761E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
88.711
Magnitude:
61
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dianne Feinstein
Identity theft comes in many forms and can be perpetrated in many ways, and that is why I have worked for many years now with Senator Kyl and others to put some safeguards into the law that might better prevent the fraud from occurring in the first place, and to crack down on identity thieves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0672954833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036193323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017480756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007862898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002615233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.55481E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.84258E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.51302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.2817E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.3421E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0391E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
53.733
Magnitude:
64
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
39.92
Magnitude:
64
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Dianne Feinstein
And other legislation I have introduced would put into place certain procedural safeguards to protect credit card numbers, personal information, and other key data from potential identity thieves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0928820635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.012580461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024808733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018078559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000980244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001789542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.70589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.21106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.48077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0143E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3729E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
28.751
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Dianne Feinstein
The legislation we introduce today is meant to beef up the law in terms of what happens after an identity theft takes place. In seriously enhancing the penalties for identity thieves who commit other Federal crimes, we mean to send a strong signal to all those who would commit this increasingly popular crime that the relatively free ride they have experienced in recent years is over. No longer will prosecutors decline to take identity theft seriously. No longer will identity thieves get off with just a slap on the wrist, if they are prosecuted at all. Under this legislation, penalties will be severe, prosecution will be more likely, and cases against identity thieves will be easier to prove.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.99853
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
-0.922
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
2.7103476226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2095687436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1424510381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0319547951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0156373717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0040791831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006694676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005723891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.99459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.9866E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2697E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
61.679
Magnitude:
36
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
31.328
Magnitude:
36
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Dianne Feinstein
Every day in this country serious criminals and criminal organizations are stealing and falsifying identities with the purpose of doing serious harm to common citizens, government officials, or even our Nation itself. It is time we did something about it, and this bill is an important step in that process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.93
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.5875927396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1608700841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0272779871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0081465936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018880784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011526256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008010175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004996752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000173245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.35742E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.95205E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
77.208
Magnitude:
55
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I ask unanimous consent that the text of this 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)
1.94591
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0489186146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.016122956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0078077523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001681468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016725682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012669911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002428651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001120294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.60003E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.15202E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.02951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
68.055
Magnitude:
49
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Maria Cantwell
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Medicare Incentive Access Act of 2002. I am pleased that Congressman Rick Larsen will introduce companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4780886695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2368974499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045797828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018393255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016060952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012421667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003180569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002294739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.9952E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1464E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4465E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
81.764
Magnitude:
81
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Maria Cantwell
As my colleagues may be hearing, Medicare beneficiaries across the country are reporting increasing difficulty finding a physician willing to accept their Medicare coverage. In fact, according to the American Medical Association, nearly 30 percent of family physicians nationwide are not accepting new Medicare patients, and 57 percent of Washington State physicians are limiting the number or dropping all Medicare patients from their practices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.427
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4645945504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0537635526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0203772332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0102554295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0068171728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003747081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002419875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001809475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.3905E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5585E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.781E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.51
Magnitude:
113
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Maria Cantwell
There is no doubt that we need to reform Medicare, and I am particularly concerned with the Medicare physician fee schedule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS. Although CMS insists that physician payment rates will increase more than the general rate of inflation, I am extremely concerned that any additional physician payment reductions may dramatically affect the quality of care offered to beneficiaries and further exacerbate the access problems so many of our constituents are now facing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0368520239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0261856068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0086314081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039195227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032853874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013498258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004441536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002199195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.38089E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.66596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.492E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
44.933
Magnitude:
48
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
22.243
Magnitude:
48
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Maria Cantwell
Unfortunately, there seems to be a prevailing idea that government programs should automatically pay less than private insurers for the same quality care. I am especially concerned that providers serving a disproportionate number of Medicare and Medicaid patients are facing unsustainable fee reductions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1058339141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0683791295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019353882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007304845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006569218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005935335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003370308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.11987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.17751E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.0437E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
67.953
Magnitude:
91
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Maria Cantwell
In its March 2002 report, the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee, MedPAC, the independent Federal body that advises Congress on Medicare payment issues, weighed in on the current Medicare reimbursement rate debate. MedPAC observes that "provider entry and exit data provide information regarding adequacy of the current level of payments." Keeping in mind that MedPAC's goal is to ensure that Medicare's payment rates cover the costs that efficient providers would incur in beneficiaries' care, it is especially important that MedPAC asserts that "evidence of widespread access or quality problems for beneficiaries may indicate that Medicare's payment rates are too low." In fact, MedPAC surveyed physicians nationwide, and found that 45 percent said that reimbursement levels for their Medicare fee-for- service patients are a very serious problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.00552
VADER
0.786
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1112651429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0446083577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012718781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011492483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006992412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004193497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001896942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.16345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.65234E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.76903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1053E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
75.806
Magnitude:
112
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Maria Cantwell
Every day I hear from my constituents that they are facing increasing difficulty in getting primary care services, and from physicians who can no longer afford to take on new Medicare patients.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0754599867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.033505325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031115622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008822638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006892027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000563088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005233259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003237916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.67981E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.65847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.04342E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Maria Cantwell
One woman in Steilacoom, WA, contacted me about her son, a quadriplegic, who was recently informed that the doctor who has been treating him for a number of years will no longer be able to take Medicare patients.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.8099654689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0885622168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013741414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010044471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009313922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007758564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002644976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002015477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.2177E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.14459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.3986E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
78.477
Magnitude:
30
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Maria Cantwell
Another woman from Lynden, WA, told me that her doctor is leaving his practice due to low Medicare reimbursements, her 89-year-old father has also been going to this same doctor and now the family cannot find a local doctor to take him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0862518151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.011006595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032462889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001132045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004982995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.66835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.21919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.05724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1039E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8219E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.658E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.201
Magnitude:
88
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Maria Cantwell
When another constituent from Tacoma had to move into the city she had to call numerous physicians before she found one who would take a new Medicare patient.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.3638693132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1705421368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022511866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016777552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011355699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005187322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001407003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.6035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.35655E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.85758E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.0063E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
90.838
Magnitude:
145
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Maria Cantwell
One physician in Bellingham wrote me to say that one of his favorite patients will no longer see her family practitioner because she has Medicare. This doctor writes "when our seniors feel bad and ashamed about going in to see their physicians because their insurance" coverage is Medicare, I think that reflects very poorly on Medicare, our government, our government, that runs the program, and, to some extent, the caregivers who feel it is a financial burden to take care of our seniors. I couldn't agree more.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.713
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1457075705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0795179978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0087174019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025277557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0021525389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0011055421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004751883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001372196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001220571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.08969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.00199E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.898
Magnitude:
87
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Maria Cantwell
In fact, according to the Washington State Department of Health, in Clallam and Kittitas counties in my home State, only 20 percent of primary care physicians reported that they would take new Medicare patients. Yet, at the same time, most practices are accepting new patients with private employer-sponsored insurance. This suggests that general physician shortages are not the major cause underlying the fact that so many physician practices are closing or closed to Medicare patients.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.67
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.102377811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0309902069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015002184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013105368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003444673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003138117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003021425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001719058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001388261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001212081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.29705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
79.577
Magnitude:
36
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Maria Cantwell
I understand that there are basic fairness issues involved in the national debate over Medicare reimbursements. I am not pretending that the Senate will comprehensively address geographic differences or payment inequities this session. But I do believe we can look at more targeted, limited solutions to address the Medicare reimbursement and access issues on a demonstration level.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.025
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0662657956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.02741926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026219879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0023214538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011380146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009753709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0009430452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006372542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003480774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001334683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.35701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.992
Magnitude:
84
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Maria Cantwell
We already have a public health program in place, the primary care health professional shortage area designation, HPSA, to determine whether an area has a critical shortage of physicians available to serve the people living there. In fact, this is the measurement used in placing National Health Service Corps doctors in underserved areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2223998308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0998171861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008177311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007881945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005294251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004778673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004282421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004012867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000134155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.88841E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.8331E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
98.105
Magnitude:
61
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
23
Maria Cantwell
A HPSA can be a distinct geographic area, such as a county, or a specific population group within the area, such as the low-income. However, in many shortage locations, access to care is a problem for only part of the population. For example, while most residents in a city may have adequate access to care, the elderly or poor may not. And while population HPSA designations measure access problems for Medicaid and low-income patients, migrant workers, and the homeless, there is no designation that specifically identifies or addresses Medicare-related demographics. My bill changes that.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0545115792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0230390273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0090566231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0071833747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023627532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0017158371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009864645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002391667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001668045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.52734E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.88769E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
93.182
Magnitude:
88
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Maria Cantwell
The bill I am introducing today, the Medicare Incentive Access Act, will create a new Medicare Health Professional Shortage Area, HPSA, through a three-year, five-state HHS/Medicare demonstration project. Primary care doctors in an area designated as a Medicare HPSA will receive an automatic 40 percent bonus on all of their Medicare billings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0860701723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0180235467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021295829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011451991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006530178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003974999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000296559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001794556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.59613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.26542E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.21866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
89.45
Magnitude:
75
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Maria Cantwell
I believe it is vitally important that the federal government systematically examine different provider incentive programs in order to stabilize, maintain, and increase quality, efficient primary care services for Medicare beneficiaries. I want this demonstration program to examine how we can specifically preserve beneficiary access to primary care providers. The demonstration project will also examine what level of incentive is necessary to prevent future access problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0321449101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0222817107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005554318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000170096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001561133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001430841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.53652E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.01858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.15586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.48946E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.8468E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
87.437
Magnitude:
91
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Maria Cantwell
I want to point out that while current law prohibits multiple HPSA designations, the demonstration project will not affect current HPSA designations needed for other programs, such as Community Health Centers. In addition, physicians in states participating in the Medicare HPSA demonstration project will not be able also to receive payments under the Medicare Incentive Payment program, which bases its ten percent bonus on geographic shortage areas. As I mentioned earlier, geographic shortage areas actually have nothing to do with measuring Medicare-related access issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2702786122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0585625938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028850623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010083755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006459094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000584077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005683915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003306073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001358503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001266369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.03623E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.83
Magnitude:
39
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Maria Cantwell
There is an abundance of excellent research currently underway at the six Federal rural health research centers on all Medicare provider reimbursement issues. These research centers are already set up for demonstration analyses like the one required under my bill. I sincerely appreciate the help Gary Hart, Ph.D. has provided me in developing this proposal and discussing other, more comprehensive, means by which to look at different Medicare payment and access issues. Dr. Hart is the director of the WWAMI Rural Health Research Center at the University of Washington, which is largely focusing on rural physician payments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0697358861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102940219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007555255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001356643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
8.92621E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
1.83381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.6996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.20247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.3174E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9218E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.144E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.176
Magnitude:
85
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Maria Cantwell
I also want to thank Vince Schueler and Laura Olexa of the Office of Community and Rural Health and the Washington Department of Health, for providing invaluable assistance in understanding rural health problems, the Federal HPSA designation, and access barriers for Medicare beneficiaries, especially in rural areas of the State. After we began discussing this problem, they went out of their way to do additional surveys in rural counties to measure the most current access to primary care physicians for both Medicaid and Medicare patients.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0729476218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0081554237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032889639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010481853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006246909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002947356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.6582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.15657E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.0444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.9577E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4565E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
98.027
Magnitude:
102
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Maria Cantwell
Finally, I want to thank the Washington State Medical Association and Len Eddinger for their advice and assistance on this issue. I am delighted that the WSMA has endorsed this legislation, and I ask unanimous consent that its letter of support be added in the record at the end of my statement.
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
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.3256844357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2704973565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0097740849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035661626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011617919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002937173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002784756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002533783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.20544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.92942E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.34136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
74.154
Magnitude:
32
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Maria Cantwell
The fact of the matter is that there is a crisis at hand regarding Medicare benefits, and Medicare payments, and as a country, we simply have not invested as we should in health care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0413087459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0372312265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053258205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0039863917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027574268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006645037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003021135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000210419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.67422E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.21719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4463E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
72.408
Magnitude:
76
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Maria Cantwell
I sincerely believe that all individuals should have access to quality and affordable medical care including the ability to visit doctors whom they trust. It will do the country little good to provide guaranteed health care for the elderly and disabled if physicians are unwilling to work with Medicare patients because of inadequate payment policies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0839263608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0666031672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017470789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011940499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004817016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004620968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001995582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001301759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.94983E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.75348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.6528E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
55.727
Magnitude:
56
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
32.192
Magnitude:
56
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Maria Cantwell
I believe the bill I am introducing today, the Medicare Incentive Act, is a good approach to examining these very important issues. I encourage my colleagues to take a look at this bill, and to join me in cosponsoring it.
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
0.905
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0311128271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064582171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006365005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.13932E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
6.80897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.24643E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.05843E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.4994E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.001E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.42852E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5934E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.68
Magnitude:
31
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Maria Cantwell
I ask unanimous consent that a letter of support be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1069638296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0313845841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018515939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001776174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005578095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002478288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001371363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.41379E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.06104E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1212E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.10354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Carl Levin
Mr. President, the General Accounting Office has recently completed a study on the cleanup of Contaminated Areas in the Great Lakes. While it is no surprise to those of us who live in the Great Lakes region, GAO found that there has been "slow progress of cleanup efforts".
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.010180055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081159262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024037994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010699162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009021177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003604698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003344495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.50769E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.36231E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.09294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.5268E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Carl Levin
For those of you who live outside the Great Lakes region, Areas of Concern are sites in the Great Lakes that do not meet the water quality goals established by the United States and Canada in the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The primary reason that these areas fail to meet water quality goals is the result of contaminated sediments, a result of the industrialization of the mid-west. In order to meet the water quality goals, the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement binds us to an identified cleanup process focused around Remdial Action Plans, RAPs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.41369
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0189488899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0047874099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027747759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016380594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016120122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014051483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001681626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001111027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.58629E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
22.868
Magnitude:
31
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Carl Levin
RAPs define the environmental problem, evaluate remedial measures, and identify a process for moving forward with cleanup. The RAP process relies on State and public involvement, and RAPs need the financial support of the Federal Government.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0562372152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0229228099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0152647335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0072579678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0051338167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0036907884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003203073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001361767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001105915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001048889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.27383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.721
Magnitude:
50
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Carl Levin
The GAO reports that the RAP process is often disregarded by the states and EPA. The progress that is being made to cleanup the Areas of Concern is being made not under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement but under other laws such as Superfund. EPA has failed to provide oversight responsibility for RAPs and does not provide nearly enough financial resources for RAPs. In addition to these problems associated with EPA, there is no way to implement RAPs because there is no pot of money to do so and no established procedure to follow.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
-0.916
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0149443731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0136168979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0123614096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0072374198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015154434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009930405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000165356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001191541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.79404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.9645E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.86047E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
75.315
Magnitude:
97
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Carl Levin
There are 13 areas of concern in the State of Michigan which result in fish advisories, degradation of fish and wildlife populations, taste and odor problems with drinking water, beach closures, and bird and animal deformities or reproductive problems. These environmental problems are too grave considering the fact that the Great Lakes holds one-fifth of the world's freshwater, supplies drinking water to 33 million people, and provides a $2 billion fishery.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.84
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0092642957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036550759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018698389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015612368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014244488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008574846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003685282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002454707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001078358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.94262E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7797E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.806
Magnitude:
49
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Carl Levin
So today, with my colleague from Ohio, Senator DeWine, I am introducing the Great Lakes Legacy Act to authorize $50 million per year in grants to States to cleanup Areas of Concern and implement RAPs. This legislation will also require EPA to report to Congress within 1 year on how it plans to provide the oversight needed to make sure that the Areas of Concern will meet water quality goals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.024050755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0168567072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.010711448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080070509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019542056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004740712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003408057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002150433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001567636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.11485E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.0413E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
79.573
Magnitude:
58
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Carl Levin
The problem of contaminated sediments in the Great Lakes has been known for decades, and I hope that my colleagues will support this legislation to hopefully cleanup Areas of Concern.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1458599232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0193595828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0029514676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0027908025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009539532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009275734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007713538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003174333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002377544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.65795E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8577E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
93.311
Magnitude:
96
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss a very important environmental issue, not just to my home State of Ohio, but to our entire Nation, and that issue is the protection of our Great Lakes. These lakes are a natural treasure that hold one-fifth of the world's freshwater, produce $2 billion per year in fish, and provide drinking water to 33 million people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0362373888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0210244209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0209521779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0124527432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0069817885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039792583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002965696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023004932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0022445241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018021081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012732144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.852
Magnitude:
91
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Mike DeWine
Yesterday, the GAO released a report on the progress of cleanup in polluted Areas of Concern. These Areas of Concern, or AOCs, are sites in the Great Lakes that do not meet water quality goals. Many years ago, the United States and Canada identified 44 AOCs in the Great Lakes and agreed to a cleanup process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0495218148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0298112456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0120550292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0074978598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019784364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008062381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006037732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.91045E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.79208E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.49149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2607E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
82.483
Magnitude:
40
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Mike DeWine
In my home State of Ohio, there are four AOCs, the Maumee River, the Ashtabula River, the Black River, and the Cuyahoga River. These areas suffer fish and wildlife consumption restrictions, fish and wildlife reproductive problems and deformities, algal blooms, restrictions on drinking water consumption, and beach closings. These environmental problems need to be addressed as quickly as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.7346
VADER
-0.836
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.1476450358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0194937063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0132087953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0110899506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026111038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025703612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016246675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010691093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000340513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.96659E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
80.963
Magnitude:
78
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Mike DeWine
Unfortunately, cleanup has been very slow. The GAO report found that the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, has failed to take oversight responsibility, Federal funding has declined steadily over the years, and States have abandoned the cleanup process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.827
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0198609821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0070630711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033589073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004450105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003348507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000169031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001624996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001432637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.88979E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.44216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.1486E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.934
Magnitude:
68
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Mike DeWine
These results are disturbing to say the least. This is why Senator Levin and I, as Co-Chairs of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, are introducing a bill today that would authorize $50 million per year in grants to States for the cleanup of Areas of Concern. Cleanup work includes monitoring and evaluating sites, remediating sediment, and preventing further contamination. This legislation would authorize the EPA to conduct research and development of innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for the remediation of sediment in the Great Lakes and would authorize the Great Lakes National Program Office to carry out a public information grant program to provide information about the contaminated sediments, as well as activities to clean-up the site. Finally, as the GAO report recommends, our bill would require the EPA to submit a report to Congress on the actions, time periods, and resources that are necessary for the EPA to oversee the Remedial Action Plans at Areas of Concern.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.16705
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93156
VADER
0.96
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.113792147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0085687127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055525183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019751316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018851277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006423275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001373787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.0493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.2902E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.56968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.631E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
86.715
Magnitude:
81
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Mike DeWine
I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and honor an international commitment to protect a truly great natural resource. We must honor our commitment to future generations and do all we can to protect the Lakes for our children and grandchildren. We owe it to them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.98
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0727418636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0661348808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.007710918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052297735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039038256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014433936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000156544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001253443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9165E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.62312E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6069E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
93.839
Magnitude:
242
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, I rise to introduce a new bill, the Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2002. Senators Biden, Lugar, Landrieu, Hagel, Murkowski and Bingaman -- the junior Senator from my State -- join me in cosponsoring this important piece of legislation.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.482
Magnitude:
27
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Pete Domenici
The end of the Soviet Union in 1991 started a chain of events, which in the long term can lead to vastly improved global stability. Concerns about global confrontations were greatly reduced after that event.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Pete Domenici
But with that event, the Soviet system of guards, guns, and a highly regimented society that had effectively controlled their weapons of mass destruction, along with the materials and expertise to create them, was significantly weakened. Even today, with Russia's economy well on the road to recovery, there's still plenty of room for concerns about the security of these Russian assets.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Pete Domenici
The tragic events of September 11 brought the United States into the world of international terrorism, a world from which we had been very sheltered. Even with the successes of the subsequent war on terrorism, there's still ample reason for concern that the forces of Al Qaeda and other international terrorists are seeking other avenues to disrupt peaceful societies around the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.912
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Pete Domenici
In some sense, the events of September 11 set a new gruesome standard against which terrorists may measure their future successes. There should be no question that these groups would use weapons of mass destruction if they could acquire them and deliver them here or to countless other international locations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Pete Domenici
One of our strongest allies in the current war on terrorism has been the Russian Federation. Assistance from the Russians and other states of the former Soviet Union has been vital in many aspects of the conflict in Afghanistan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.772
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Pete Domenici
President Putin and President Bush have forged a strong working relationship, and the current summit meeting is another measure of interest in increased cooperation. As this new bill seeks to strengthen our nonproliferation programs, it provides many options for actions to be conducted through joint partnerships between the Russian Federation and the United States that build on this increased cooperative spirit.
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
0.922
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Pete Domenici
The Nunn-Lugar program of 1991 and the Nunn-Lugar Domenici legislation of 1996 provided vital support for cooperative programs to reduce the risks that weapons of mass destruction might become available to terrorists. They established a framework for cooperative progress that has served our nation and the world very well. But despite their successes, there remain many actions that should be taken to further reduce these threats.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.807
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Pete Domenici
The report by Howard Baker and Lloyd Cutler is one of the most comprehensive calls for increased attention to these risks. That report, which was written well before September 11, and many others have suggested additional actions that could and should be taken beyond the two original bills.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.687
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Pete Domenici
One of the most important realizations from September 11 concerns the global reach of the forces of terrorism. It's now clear that our nuclear nonproliferation programs should extend far beyond the states of the former Soviet Union.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.035
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Pete Domenici
This new bill expands and strengthens many of the programs established earlier, to further reduce threats to global peace. It expands the scope of several programs to world-wide coverage. It focuses on threats of a nuclear or radiological type, which fall within the expertise of the National Nuclear Security Administration of the Department of Energy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Pete Domenici
It expands programs to include the safety and security of nuclear facilities and radioactive materials around the world, wherever countries are willing to enter into cooperative arrangements for threat reduction. It recognizes that devices that disperse radioactive materials, so-called "dirty bombs," can represent a real threat to modern societies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Pete Domenici
Dirty bombs could be used as weapons of mass terror, property contamination, and economic disaster. We need better detection systems for the presence of dirty bombs that are appropriate to the wide range of delivery systems for such a weapon, from trucks to boats to containers. And we need to be far better prepared to deal with the consequences of such an attack.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.47957
VADER
-0.93
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Pete Domenici
The new legislation includes provisions to accelerate and expand existing programs for disposition of fissile materials. These materials, of course, represent not only a concern with dirty bombs, but also the even larger threat of use in crude nuclear weapons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Pete Domenici
It includes a program that should help accelerate the conversion of highly enriched uranium into forms unusable for weapons. It addresses one of the major concerns associated with this material, that both the United States in the Atoms for Peace program as well as the Soviet Union, provided highly enriched uranium to many countries as fuel for research reactors. That fuel represents a proliferation risk today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Pete Domenici
It authorizes new programs for global management of nuclear materials, in cooperation with other nations and with the International Atomic Energy Agency. It recognizes that modern societies use radioactive materials as essential tools in many ways, and offers assistance in providing new controls on the most dangerous of these materials.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
-0.31
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.2
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Pete Domenici
It suggests that many of the program elements involve international cooperation with the Russian Federation and with other nations. In fact, it recognizes that the global nature of the current threats requires such cooperation, and provides authorizations for the Secretary of Energy and Secretary of State to offer significant help to other nations. In many cases, we cannot accomplish these programs without such cooperation.
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
0.312
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Pete Domenici
This new bill includes provisions extending the first responder training programs, originally created under Nunn-Lugar-Domenici. These programs have already made real contributions. In fact, the training provided under this program in New York City helped mitigate the catastrophe there on September 11. That program was authorized for only 5 years in the original legislation. This bill extends that authorization for another 10 years for first responder preparation in various communities and cities of America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Pete Domenici
The new bill requires annual reports demonstrating that all our nonproliferation programs are well coordinated and integrated. Countless reports have called for improved coordination of all federal nonproliferation programs. The original call for this coordination in the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici legislation was completely ignored by the Clinton administration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.604
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Pete Domenici
The report requires an annual statement of the extent of coordination between federally funded and private activities. That is very important, because of the important work being done by private organizations, like the Nuclear Threat Initiative, that are providing critical assistance toward similar nonproliferation goals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.087
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Pete Domenici
With this new bill, our programs to counter threats of nuclear and radiological terrorism will be significantly strengthened and risks to the United States and our international partners can be greatly reduced.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Pete Domenici
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Joe Biden
Mr. President, the world is a dangerous place, and the United States is not immune to those dangers. In just the last few days, we have heard warnings that suicide bombers will mount attacks in the United States and that terrorist groups will inevitably obtain weapons of mass destruction from rogue states.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.972
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
My own greatest concern is that rogue states or terrorist groups may obtain nuclear weapons, or the means to produce them, from the former Soviet Union, where less-than-adequate security and under-employed weapons scientists coexist with the world's largest stockpile of excess fissile material. We know that both rogues and terrorists are attempting to exploit the instability in that region in order to gain weapons of mass destruction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.912
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Joe Biden
Some Russians have been caught stealing radioactive, or even fissile, material. And witnesses at two Foreign Relations Committee hearings warned that even modestly capable terrorists could convert stolen highly enriched uranium into enormously destructive improvised nuclear devices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
But I do not share the view that proliferation of nuclear weapons is inevitable. The United States has had real successes in nuclear nonproliferation and there is every reason to think that we can build on that record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.485
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Thanks to the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction program, the countries of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine gave up their nuclear weapons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
Thanks to the Materials Protection, Control and Accounting program, many Russian facilities have improved their security for fissile materiel.
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
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
Thanks to our fissile material disposition programs, the United States and Russia will each demilitarize 34 metric tons of excess plutonium, and Russia will downblended 500 metric tons of high-enriched uranium into low-enriched fuel for nuclear power reactors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Thanks to several U.S. programs, thousands of under-employed weapons scientists in the former Soviet Union have obtained at least part-time employment in new, socially useful endeavors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
These programs point the way to how we can speed up the day when rogue states and terrorists will find the doors closed to them when they seek dangerous materials or technology from the former Soviet Union. The administration told many months to review these programs last year, but that review led it to the absolutely correct conclusions that the programs are vital to our national security and that nearly all of them should be expanded. The problem now is that we are still not doing nearly enough. The President's budget request for fiscal year 2003 would maintain our nonproliferation assistance programs, but not significantly increase them.
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
-0.426
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
The Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2002 takes important steps to expand these programs, and I am proud to co-sponsor this legislation. Senator Domenici to be both commended and supported for drafting this bill. I am also delighted to be joined by Senators Lugar and Hagel from the Foreign Relations Committee, Senators Landrieu and Bingaman from the Armed Services Committee, and Senator Murkowski, who has paid particular attention to Russian nuclear problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
The Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2002 will lead to greater levels of effort -- and, I believe, greater levels of achievement -- in several areas. For example, it authorizes $40 million for a new research, development, and demonstration program to help respond to nuclear or radiological terrorism. Some of these funds would also help other nations to better regulate the protection and control of radiological sources, to prevent any diversion to terrorists. Some of the funds will go to new technologies to detect radioactive and fissile materials being smuggled into the United States. And some will support work with the International Atomic Energy Agency to improve international safeguards for nuclear materials and operations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Joe Biden
It authorizes up to $300 million to accelerate and expand current programs to blend down highly enriched uranium (HEU) into reactorgrade material which cannot explode and to dispose of plutonium in Russia. This provision also allows for HEU purchases from other countries.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
It authorizes $20 million for work with the international community to develop options for a global program for international safeguards, nuclear safety and proliferation-resistant nuclear technologies. This includes efforts to improve sabotage protection for nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities overseas.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
These are sensible proposals, and very sensibly priced when one considers the magnitude of the threat that they address. Former Senator Howard Baker and former White House Counsel Lloyd Cutler called on us last year to devote at least $3,000,000,000 dollars a year to this effort. Even with last year's congressionally-mandated budget increases and even with this fine bill, we will achieve less than two-thirds of that objective.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
But these are important steps, ones that have been vetted with experts inside and outside our government. They deserve the support of all of us, and they will help build a safer world for our children and grandchildren.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I rise today to express my disappointment in the decision announced yesterday by the Department of Transportation against allowing airline pilots to carry firearms during the performance of their duties. Today I am introducing legislation which would overturn that decision and require the Transportation Security Administration to establish a program to permit pilots to defend their aircraft against acts of criminal violence or air piracy. This legislation will provide a critical last line of defense to secure commercial aircraft.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.832
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Strom Thurmond
This bill I am introducing today is identical to a bill in the House of Representatives, H.R. 4635, introduced by Mr. Young of Alaska and Mr. Mica of Florida. The legislation requires the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security to establish a program not later than 90 days after the date of enactment to deputize qualified volunteer pilots as Federal law enforcement officers to defend the cockpits of commercial aircraft in flight against acts of criminal violence or air piracy. Pilots who are deputized will be known as "Federal Flight Deck Officers" and will be authorized to carry a firearm and use force, including deadly force, against an individual in defense of an aircraft.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Strom Thurmond
Under the bill, a qualified pilot is a pilot that is employed by an air carrier, has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Under Secretary fitness to be a Federal Flight Deck Officer, and has been the subject of an employment investigation, including a criminal history record check.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Strom Thurmond
Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment, the Under Secretary shall deputize 500 qualified pilots who are former military or law enforcement personnel. Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment, the Under Secretary shall deputize any qualified pilot. The Federal Government will provide training, supervision and equipment at no expense to the pilot or air carrier. Pilots participating in this program will not be eligible to receive compensation for services. The legislation protects volunteer pilots and their employers against liability from damages resulting from participation in the program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Strom Thurmond
The Department of Transportation has taken important steps to improve the security of our airports and protect the flying public. However, September 11 demonstrated our enemies will stop at nothing to inflict harm on Americans and destroy our way of life. Our response must be equally as determined and resolute. We must not take half measures or engage in wishful thinking. We must not refrain from utilizing every tool we possess. We must enable those who pilot commercial passenger aircraft to defend against any threat and protect the safety of their aircraft and passengers. And finally, we must do so without further delay. I hope the Senate responds quickly to this important matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93156
VADER
0.81
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Strom Thurmond
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I rise today with Senator Snowe to introduce legislation entitled the "Medicare Hospital Outpatient Department Fair Payment Act of 2002" to improve Medicare payments for hospital outpatient department services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jeff Bingaman
According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, or MedPAC, in its report to Congress this past March. "We estimate that the aggregate Medicare margin for outpatient services will be -16.3 percent in 2002. Unfortunately, while the Medicare outpatient prospective payment system, or OPPS, was created to give providers incentives to deliver quality outpatient care and services in an efficient manner, OPPS reimbursement rates have been set at a level substantially below what is costs hospitals to care for Medicare patients. That is an unsustainable burden for our Nation's hospitals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Jeff Bingaman
This problem is especially acute in rural areas. According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's June 2001 report entitled "Report to Congress: Medicare in Rural America," outpatient costs represent 21.8 percent of total Medicare costs in rural hospitals compared to 16.1 percent in urban hospitals. As MedPAC concludes, "Given their greater reliance on Medicare and on outpatient services within Medicare, rural hospitals have more at stake than their urban counterparts in the move to the outpatient PPS." In addition, Medicare's payment policy of paying less than cost creates inappropriate incentives for providers to provide services in the setting that receives the most favorable payment rather than the one best suited for the patient. Medicare policy should seek, as best as possible, to pay appropriate amounts to ensure access to care for Medicare beneficiaries in appropriate settings, whether in inpatient hospitals, outpatient care, ambulatory surgical centers, or physician offices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.14862
VADER
0.98
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
65
Sprache Difficult Word Count
62
Jeff Bingaman
To provide just one example, the following are the current payment rates for mammography in either a outpatient hospital setting of a physician's office: for unilateral diagnostic mammography, the OPPS payment is $30.54 compared to $38.01 in a physician's office; for bilateral diagnostic mammography, the OPPS payment is again $30.54 compared to an even higher $46.06 in a physician's office; for unilateral digital mammography, OPPS payment just increased to $75.00 compared to $71.31 in a physician's office; and finally, for bilateral digital mammography, the OPPS payment is $75.00 compared to $88.33 in a physician's office.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jeff Bingaman
Why does Medicare pay between 24 percent to 54 percent more for a diagnostic mammography in a physician's office than in an outpatient hospital setting? Such disparities are unjustified and they are even worse for other Medicare services.
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)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jeff Bingaman
To address these problems, the "Medicare Hospital Outpatient Fair Payment Act of 2002" would: increase extremely underfunded emergency room and clinic ambulatory payment classifications, or APC, payment rates in the OPPS system by 10 percent and require an increase in overall outpatient department payments to be adjusted to 90 percent of overall costs, from the current 84 percent; and improve and extend transitional corridor or "hold harmless" payments to rural hospitals, cancer hospitals, and children's hospitals, and extend the transitional payments to designated eye and ear speciality hospitals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.301
Somewhat 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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Jeff Bingaman
The first provision would increase funding overall through the outpatient hospital system from 84 percent of cost to 90 percent of cost, still 10 percent less than the hospitals spend in delivering necessary outpatient care, with special focus and priority on payments for emergency room and clinic payments, prevention services, cancer services, and to reduce the disparity between payments in outpatient and alternative settings.
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)
-0.61904
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jeff Bingaman
The extension of the transitional corridors or hold harmless payments to rural, cancer, and children's hospitals addresses the particular problems those hospitals are facing with the OPPS system and adds designated eye and ear speciality hospitals. With regard to rural hospitals, MedPAC recommended that due to the higher unit costs and a greater percentage of care delivered in rural outpatient settings in its June 2001 report entitled "Report to the Congress: Medicare in Rural America," that the data "supports the need for the existing hold-harmless policy" for rural hospitals.
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)
1.02165
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Jeff Bingaman
Without the transitional corridor payments to rural hospitals, rural hospitals would be expected to be significant losers, according to MedPAC data. As MedPAC states, "Small rural hospitals were protected to more negatively affected, with those under 50 beds, about 50 percent of rural hospitals, losing 8.5 percent and those with 50-99 beds losing 2.7 percent." Even with the transitional corridor and hold-harmless payments, rural hospitals are still projected to have negative margins of 13.7 percent with respect to outpatient care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
-0.49
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jeff Bingaman
The legislation also addresses problems created by the Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999, or BBRA, which established temporary additional Medicare payments, or transitional pass-through payments, for certain innovative medical devices, drugs, and biologics. By establishing the pass-through payments, Congress ensured Medicare beneficiaries would have access to the latest medical technologies. These pass-through payments were capped at 2.5 percent of total outpatient payments prior to 2004, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, is required by law to make a proportional reduction for all pass-through payments if that cap is exceeded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Jeff Bingaman
In March 2002, CMS announced a reduction in pass-through payments of 63.6 percent. This reduction means that a pass-through payment of $1,000 is reduced to just $364. Again, hospitals cannot continue to provide needed services to beneficiaries with reductions of such a magnitude.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jeff Bingaman
To prevent an event greater reduction in pass-through payments, CMS "folded-in" a significant portion of costs of these new technologies into the base APCs. However, because the law requires that these changes are made in a budget-neutral manner, this resulted in a substantial reduction in payments for standard outpatient services that do not rely upon high-tech medical devices. In 2002, incorporating 75 percent of device costs into the APCs led to a budget-neutrality adjustment of -7.2 percent, causing the substantial reduction in the OPPS fee schedule amounts.
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
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Jeff Bingaman
As MedPAC notes, "If pass-through items are overused and overpaid, APCs that include these technologies will be relatively overpaid while APCs that do not will be underpaid. This process also will have inappropriate distributional effects among hospitals if some hospitals provide more services that use pass-through technologies than others." For example, rural hospitals tend to provide a greater proportion of more basic Services, emergency care services, and fewer services that require advanced technology, according to MedPAC. These are the services particularly hard hit by the budget neutrality provision, and yet, they are certainly not any less expensive than they were last year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
0.675
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Jeff Bingaman
To address these problems with Medicare's pass-through payment system, the bill would: limit the pro-rata reduction in pass-through to 20 percent; and limit the budget neutrality adjustment to no more than 2.0 percent annually.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jeff Bingaman
For New Mexico, the importance of this legislation cannot be overstated. In 2000, New Mexico had over 3.1 million outpatient visits by Medicare beneficiaries for important health concerns. This includes essential services such as diagnostic tests, clinic visits, emergency care treatment, chemotherapy, and surgery. In addition, according to estimates from the American Hospital Association, the impact of this legislation to New Mexico hospitals would be an increase in Medicare payments between $48 and $59 million over the next five years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Jeff Bingaman
For an industry attemtping to survive cuts to payments from the private sector, Medicare and Medicaid, while also dealing with the Nation's highest percentage of uninsured patients in the country. This legislation is both timely and necessary. It is unjustifiable for Medicare to continue to pay just 84 percent of the cost of care of Medicare beneficiaries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jeff Bingaman
The bottom line is that this bipartisan legislation will ensure our nation's hospitals a more rationale, fair, and equitable payment system for services delivered to Medicare beneficiaries in an outpatient setting.
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
0.789
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jeff Bingaman
I ask unanimous consent for the text of the bill and a copy of a letter to support from AHA to be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
5.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I am pleased to join with my colleague and good friend Senator Bingaman to introduce the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Fair Payment Act of 2002. We are introducing this bill because of the critical importance of outpatient health care services and the devastating impact that the substantial reduction in Medicare payments for outpatient services will have on the delivery of care. Our legislation will increase payment rates for outpatient care to adequate levels to ensure appropriate access to outpatient care for our Nation's seniors. In addition, since the implementation of the new outpatient prospective payment system in August 2000, it has become evident that changes are needed, and this legislation proposes important reforms that will make the system work better for Medicare and for our Nation's seniors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.21302
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Olympia J. Snowe
Our Nation's seniors rely upon outpatient care delivered through the Medicare program. This is the result of trends in medical care that will continue to place a greater emphasis on the outpatient setting. According to Medpac, the number of outpatient visits increased 73 percent during the 1990s and nearly 5 percent in 2001 alone. New technologies and advances in medicine have made it possible for more and more care to be provided on an outpatient basis, which eliminates the need for an overnight hospital stay. This reduces the cost of care and gets the patient home sooner where recovery can begin. This trend will continue and underscores the importance of having an appropriate Medicare payment system for outpatient care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Olympia J. Snowe
Without these vitally needed changes in the Medicare outpatient payment system, our medical care infrastructure will suffer and patient care will be harmed. This March, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, Medpac, estimated that the aggregate margin for outpatient services would be minus 16.3 percent in 2002.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.134
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Olympia J. Snowe
Congress created temporary additional payments, or transitional "pass-through" payments, for certain innovative medical devices, drugs and biologicals in the Balanced Budget Refinement Act, BBRA, of 1999. By establishing the pass-through pool, Congress ensured Medicare beneficiaries would have access to the latest medical technologies. These pass-through payments were capped at 2.5 percent of total outpatient payments prior to 2004, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is required by law to make a proportional reduction for all pass-through payments if that cap is exceeded. In March 2002, CMS announced a dramatic reduction in pass-through payments of 63.6 percent.
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
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Olympia J. Snowe
CMS took steps to avoid even greater reductions in the pass through payments by incorporating 75 percent of the device costs into the base ambulatory payment classifications, APC, amounts. Due to a Congressionally-mandated requirement, CMS was required to make this adjustment on a budget neutral basis, with no recognition for the impact of this shift in payment. As a result, Medicare payments were shifted from low-tech services to high-tech services. In addition, incorporating 75 percent of device costs into the APCs led to a budget- neutrality adjustment of minus 7.2 percent, causing a substantial reduction in the OPPS fee schedule amounts for 2002.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Olympia J. Snowe
These shifts in payments that resulted from actions Congress took in the BBRA are greater than intended when it was first enacted. It is clear that corrections to the system are needed. Ironically, if these problems with outpatient payments are not corrected, hospitals will be forced to admit patients into the hospital for treatment that could have been provided more efficiently on an outpatient basis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.488
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Olympia J. Snowe
To address these problems, we are introducing the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Fair Payment Act of 2002. This comprehensive legislation would address problems within the current Medicare hospital outpatient payment system. Specifically, it would address the problems outlined here by; increasing extremely underfunded emergency room and clinic ambulatory payment classifications, APC, rates by 10 percent and requiring an increase in overall outpatient payments to 90 percent of overall costs, still 10 percent less than hospitals spend in delivering necessary outpatient care, but an improvement on the current payment of just 84 percent of costs; limiting the pro rata reduction in pass- through payments to 20 percent; and limiting the budget neutrality adjustment to no more than 2.0 percent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
0.156
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Olympia J. Snowe
Furthermore, the bill improves and extends transitional corridor payments to rural hospitals, cancer hospitals, and children's hospitals, and extends the provision to designated eye and ear specialty hospitals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Olympia J. Snowe
We believe these changes are necessary if we are to preserve the quality of care in the outpatient setting that seniors deserve. Our Nation's seniors rely upon the health care services provided in the outpatient setting and we invite our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join us in this effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Education Works 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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jeff Bingaman
In 1996, legislation was passed which made major changes to our welfare laws. Since then, we know that the welfare rolls in most States have dramatically decreased. But reforming welfare is not just about reducing welfare rolls; welfare reform must ultimately be about helping poor individuals achieve self-sufficiency. While many have left welfare for work during the past several years, too many have been left behind because they don't have a high school degree, have little or no work history, have health problems, are in abusive relationships, or are dealing with other circumstances that make it difficult to work. In addition, those who have secured work are working at low wages with limited benefits. These parents experience little earning growth over time, because there are limited opportunities for mobility for those with low skill levels. As we move forward with the reauthorization process, we must do more to support state efforts to help these people find work and to ensure that all individuals leaving welfare are moving to employment that will provide long-term financial independence. The Education Works Act will do just that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.4781
VADER
-0.183
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Jeff Bingaman
We know that the welfare programs that have been most successful in helping parents work and earn more over the long run are those that have focused on employment but made substantial use of education and training, together with job search and other employment services. In addition, studies find that helping low-income parents increase their skills pays off in the labor market, particularly through participation in vocational training and postsecondary education and training.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.901
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jeff Bingaman
Yet, less than one percent of Federal TANF funds were spent on education and training in 2000 and only five percent of TANF recipients participated in these activities in the same year. This is due in large part to the fact that the '96 law discouraged States from allowing welfare recipients to participate in education and training programs. Specifically, the law limits the extent to which education activities count toward Federal work participation requirements, effectively restricting how long individuals can participate in training and capping how many individuals can receive these services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Jeff Bingaman
The Education Works Act would change this by: clarifying that States have the flexibility to allow participation in postsecondary, vocational English as a Second Language, and basic adult education programs by TANF recipients as part of the TANF work requirements; giving States the flexibility to determine how long each participant may participate in education and training activities while receiving benefits; giving States the flexibility to provide childcare and transportation supports, but not cash benefits, to parents and not toll the 5 year time limit for these individuals if they are participating in a full-time education program that will lead to work and long-term independence; and eliminating the 30 percent cap on the number of TANF recipients that can participate in education and training programs in fulfillment of their work requirements These are not radical changes. They do not discourage work, but rather enable it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.77307
VADER
0.842
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Jeff Bingaman
It is important to note that of the 21 States that have operated under TANF waivers since 1996, 18 of them had waivers of the requirements we are talking about here. Delaware, Indiana, Montana, Tennesee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Oregon to name a few. The other 32 States should be given the same flexibility.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jeff Bingaman
In my home State, we have recognized the important role that education and training, including postsecondary education, can play in helping some welfare recipients to improve their skills so that they can get off welfare and stay off welfare. In our State, we already have an "Education Works" program in place. But this program is limited to only 400 participants statewide, because the limitations in the TANF program make it impossible to use Federal TANF funds to implement it. This just doesn't make sense to me. We should give states the flexibility they need to implement the types of programs that they believe work best. We should hold them accountable for decreasing caseloads over time and, more importantly, demonstrating that those leaving welfare are economically self- sufficient, but we should let them decide how to reach those goals. The Education Works Act would allow them to do just that. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.44238
VADER
0.924
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Jeff Bingaman
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Pathways to Self-Sufficiency Act of 2002. I am pleased to be joined in introducing this important legislation by my colleagues Senators Baucus and Bingaman.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Olympia J. Snowe
This legislation is based upon the highly esteemed Maine program called Parents as Scholars. This program, which uses State Maintenance of Effort, (MOE), dollars to pay TANF-like benefits to those participating in post-secondary education, is a proven success in my State and is a wonderful foundation for a national effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Olympia J. Snowe
We all agree that the 1996 welfare reform effort changed the face of this Nation's welfare system to focus it on work. To that end, I believe that this legislation bolsters the emphasis on "work first." Like many of my colleagues, I agree that the shift in the focus from welfare to work was the right decision, and that work should be the top priority. However, for those TANF recipients who cannot find a good job that will put them on the road toward financial independence, education might well be the key to a successful future of self-sufficiency.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.913
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Olympia J. Snowe
As we have seen in Maine that education has played a significant role in breaking the cycle of welfare and giving parents the skills necessary to find better paying jobs. And we all know that higher wages are the light at the end of the tunnel of public assistance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Olympia J. Snowe
The Pathways to Self-Sufficiency Act of 2002 provides State with the option to allow individuals receiving Federal TANF assistance to obtain post-secondary or vocational education. This legislation would give States the ability to use Federal TANF dollars to give those who are participating in vocational or post-secondary education the same assistance as they would receive if they were working.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.3673
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Olympia J. Snowe
We all know that supports like income supplements, child care subsidies, and transportation assistance among others, are essential to a TANF recipient's ability to make a successful transition to work. The same is true for those engaged in longer term educational endeavors. This assistance is especially necessary for those who are undertaking the challenge and the financial responsibility of post-secondary education, in the hopes of increasing their earning potential and employability. The goal of this program is to give participants the tools necessary to succeed into the future so that they can become, and remain, self-sufficient.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.51231
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Olympia J. Snowe
Choosing to go to college requires motivation, and graduating from college requires a great deal of commitment and work, even for someone who isn't raising children and sustaining a family. These are significant challenges, and that's even before taking into consideration the cost associated with obtaining a bachelor's degree, with a four year program at the University of Maine currently costing almost $25,000. This legislation would provide those TANF recipients who have the ability and the will to go to college the assistance they need to sustain their families while they get a degree.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Olympia J. Snowe
The value of promoting access to education in this manner to get people off public assistance is proven by the success of Maine's Parents as Scholars, PaS, program. Maine's PaS graduates earn a median wage of $11.71 per hour after graduation up from a median of $8.00 per hour prior to entering college. When compared to the $7.50 median hourly wage of welfare leavers in Maine who have not received a post- secondary degree, PaS graduates are earning, on average, $160 more per week. That translates into more than $8,000 per year -- a significant difference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Olympia J. Snowe
Furthermore, the median grade point average for PaS participants while in college was 3.4 percent, and a full 90 percent of PaS participants' GPA was over 3.0. These parents are giving their all to pull their families out of the cycle of welfare.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Olympia J. Snowe
Recognizing that work is a priority under TANF, and building upon the successful Maine model, the Pathways to Self-Sufficiency Act requires that participants in post-secondary and vocational education also participate in work. During the first two years of their participation in these education programs, students must participate in a combination of class time, study time, employment or work experience for at least 24 hours per week, the same hourly requirement that the President proposes in his welfare reauthorization proposal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.2
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Olympia J. Snowe
During the second two years, for those enrolled in a four year program, the participant must work at least 15 hours in addition to class and study time, or engage in a combination of activities, including class and study time, work or work experience, and training, for an average of 30 hours per week. And all the while, participants must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by their academic institution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Olympia J. Snowe
The bottom line is that if we expect parents to move from welfare to work and stay in the work force, we must give them the tools to find good jobs. For some people that means job training, for others that could mean dealing with a barrier like substance abuse or domestic violence, and for others, that might mean access to education that will secure them a good job and that will get them off and keep them off of welfare.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Olympia J. Snowe
The experience of several Parents as Scholars graduates were recently captured in a publication published by the Maine Equal Justice Partners, and their experiences are testament to the fact that this program is a critically important step in moving towards self- sufficiency. In this report one PaS graduate said of her experience, "If it weren't for `Parents as Scholars' I would never have been able to attend college, afford child care, or put food on the table. Today, I would most likely be stuck in a low-wage job I hated, barely getting by . . . I can now give my children the future they deserve." Another said, "By earning my Bachelor's degree, I have become self sufficient. I was a waitress previously and would never have been able to support my daughter and I on the tips that I earned. I would encourage anyone to better their education if possible." These are but a few comments from those who have benefited from access to post-secondary education. And, while these women have been able to attend college and pursue good jobs thanks to the good will and the support of the people of Maine, PaS has strained the State's budget. Giving States the option to use Federal dollars to support these participants will make a tremendous difference in their ability to sustain these programs which have proven results. In Maine, nearly 90 percent of working graduates have left TANF permanently, and isn't that our ultimate goal?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73684
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73684
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.8068
VADER
0.979
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
71
Olympia J. Snowe
I look forward to working with my colleagues to include this legislation in the upcoming welfare reauthorization. It is a critical piece of the effort to move people from welfare to work permanently and it has been missing from the Federal program for too long.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that will finally bring closure to the concerns of many Alaska Native veterans who served their country during the Vietnam war.
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)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Frank Murkowski
When the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, ANCSA, was signed into law by President Nixon in 1971, many Alaska Natives were serving in our military. Because of their service, many were unable to apply for Native land allotments under the Native Allotment Act, a program that was ended with the enactment of ANCSA. Alaska Natives who did not serve during the Vietnam conflict were able to apply for lands under the Native Allotment Act but those who did serve had little chance to apply under the circumstances.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.3979
VADER
0.117
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Frank Murkowski
I think everyone here will agree that allowing these veterans the same advantages as those who did not serve in the military during the Vietnam conflict is only fair. The main problem is that when we first addressed this inequity in 1998, the terms we set were so restrictive that presently only 60 out of a possible 1,110 veterans who could qualify even have the chance of receiving an allotment. That is a paltry 5 percent of all that could have otherwise qualified. This is simply not acceptable. My legislation addresses the restrictive terms we unknowingly set in the 1998 amendment in three ways: First, my legislation will expand the military service dates of the program so that they coincide with the official dates of the Vietnam conflict. We ought not to complicate matters by using any dates other than those that the Veteran's Administration has officially determined are within the Vietnam conflict era. Those dates are August 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.15789
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.30228
VADER
0.457
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Frank Murkowski
Secondly, my legislation will replace the current use and occupancy requirements with a simplified approval process, just like the one established under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. By adopting the same legislative approval process that other allotment programs used, this legislation will avoid the lengthy delays, costly adjudications and burdensome requirements that Alaska Native veterans are currently facing. If we do not correct this particular problem now, many Alaska Native veterans will die before they ever have their applications approved. We cannot allow this to happen to them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.604
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Frank Murkowski
Finally, my legislation will extend the application deadline and expand the available land choices so that the Alaska Native veterans who could qualify for allotments will have the time and allotment options they need in order to participate.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Frank Murkowski
I hope my colleagues will join me in making these simple, common sense changes so that this group of veterans can secure the land allotments they deserve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10