Joe Biden

Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act of 2003, along with the Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Corrections and Victims' Rights Senator Graham, Senator McConnell and Senator Bunning.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.94591

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.2

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.2

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.33647

VADER

-0.7

Very Negative

Moderation

Violence

0.060654548

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Violence > Graphic

0.0392693939

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment

0.0053357999

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual

0.0027659755

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate

0.000659825

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment > Threatening

0.000404363

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual > Minors

0.0002823763

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate > Threatening

1.34282E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm

1.33158E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Intent

1.1656E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Instructions

2.016E-7

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Parliament

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.191

Code:

11009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000

Wikidata_id:

Q35749

Wikidata_label:

parliament

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Law and Crime

Score:

97.906

Magnitude:

37

Code:

12

Url:

https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12

Source:

Comparative Agendas

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

25

Gunning-Fog Score

8.7

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8.8

Sprache Readability Score

4.6

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

19

Sprache Difficult Word Count

20

Joe Biden

These are trying times for the men and women on our front lines providing domestic security, our Nation's law enforcement personnel. State and local fiscal problems are forcing many communities to cut their police budgets. Each change in the Nation's homeland security alert level results in increased overtime and other costs for local law enforcement. Just yesterday, the FBI reported that the number of murders and rapes was up across the country in 2002. And this Administration is determined to dramatically scale back Federal crime- fighting initiatives like the COPS program, a proven initiative that has been hailed as one of the keys to the crime-drop of the nineties.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-2.70805

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.36842

Somewhat Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.36842

Somewhat Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.73089

VADER

-0.727

Very Negative

Moderation

Violence

0.0102812497

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual

0.0056080531

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment

0.0016009402

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Violence > Graphic

0.0014588776

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment > Threatening

0.0005780789

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate

0.0005457532

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual > Minors

0.0004584068

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate > Threatening

3.41055E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm

2.15477E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Intent

8.8857E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Instructions

8.441E-7

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Police

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.566

Code:

2003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000

Wikidata_id:

Q35535

Wikidata_label:

police

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Law and Crime

Score:

98.11

Magnitude:

108

Code:

12

Url:

https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12

Source:

Comparative Agendas

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

46.1

Gunning-Fog Score

15.3

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

40

Sprache Difficult Word Count

41

Joe Biden

At the same time, the men and women of law enforcement work in extremely dangerous environments. An average of 165 police officers are killed in the line of duty every year. And at times, internal police investigations and administrative hearings do not provide officers with basic protections. According to the National Association of Police Organizations, "[i]n roughly half of the states in this country, officers enjoy some legal protections against false accusations and abusive conduct, but hundreds of thousands of officers have very limited due process rights and confront limitations on their exercise of other rights, such as the right to engage in political activities." The Fraternal Order of Police notes that, "[i]n a startling number of jurisdictions throughout this country, law enforcement officers have no procedural or administrative protections whatsoever; in fact, they can be, and frequently are, summarily dismissed from their jobs without explanation. Officers who lose their careers due to administrative or political expediency almost always find it impossible to find new employment in public safety. An officer's reputation, once tarnished by accusation, is almost impossible to restore." This legislation we introduce today seeks to provide officers with certain basic protections in those jurisdictions where such workplace protections are not currently provided. This bill allows law enforcement officials to engage in political activities. It provides standards and procedures to guide State and local law enforcement agencies during internal investigations, interrogations, and administrative disciplinary hearings of law enforcement officers, and it calls upon States to develop and enforce these disciplinary procedures. The bill would preempt State laws which confer fewer rights than those provided for in the legislation, but it would not preempt any State or local laws that confer rights or protections that are equal to or exceed the rights and protections afforded in the bill. My own State of Delaware has its own law enforcement officers' bill of rights, and as such Delaware would not be impacted by the provisions of this bill. I am pleased that the bill has earned the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police and of the National Association of Police Organizations.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.77778

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.77778

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.88707

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.39394

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.39394

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.81903

VADER

0.629

Very Positive

Moderation

Violence

0.1207629102

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Violence > Graphic

0.0078743287

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment

0.0029763603

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual

0.0018662367

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment > Threatening

0.0014690176

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate

0.000271943

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm

3.72613E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual > Minors

2.58495E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Intent

8.2795E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate > Threatening

7.8273E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Instructions

1.3061E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Police

Score:

100

Magnitude:

1

Code:

2003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000

Wikidata_id:

Q35535

Wikidata_label:

police

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Law and Crime

Score:

98.116

Magnitude:

350

Code:

12

Url:

https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12

Source:

Comparative Agendas

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

67

Magnitude:

0.67

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Local Authority

Score:

60

Magnitude:

0.604

Code:

11008000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11008000

Wikidata_id:

Q6501447

Wikidata_label:

local government

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

23.5

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.5

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

114

Sprache Difficult Word Count

91

Joe Biden

Beyond benefiting those on the front lines of local law enforcement, this bill would enhance the ability of our citizens to hold their local police accountable if they do transgress while on the job. The legislation includes provisions that will ensure citizen complaints against police officers are investigated, and that citizens are informed of the outcome of these investigations. The bill balances the rights of police officers with the rights of citizens to raise valid concerns about the conduct of some of these officers. In addition, I have consulted with constitutional experts who have opined that the bill is consistent with Congress' powers under the Commerce Clause and that it does not run afoul of the Supreme Court's Tenth Amendment jurisprudence.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.14286

Leans Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.14286

Leans Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.25131

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.3

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.3

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.58779

VADER

0.7

Very Positive

Moderation

Violence > Graphic

0.0368519919

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Violence

0.0261856068

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual

0.0086314009

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment

0.0039195187

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:

Politics > Human Rights

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.901

Code:

11007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11007000

Wikidata_id:

Q8458

Wikidata_label:

human rights

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Law and Crime

Score:

98.054

Magnitude:

121

Code:

12

Url:

https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12

Source:

Comparative Agendas

Topic:

Politics > Constitution

Score:

69

Magnitude:

0.621

Code:

11015000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11015000

Wikidata_id:

Q7755

Wikidata_label:

constitution

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Police

Score:

61

Magnitude:

0.549

Code:

2003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000

Wikidata_id:

Q35535

Wikidata_label:

police

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

34.9

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

40

Sprache Difficult Word Count

42

Joe Biden

While I believe that the bill we introduce today takes the right approach, I want to note the International Association of Chiefs of Police's opposition to this measure. In April of this year I met with Richmond, California Chief of Police Joseph Samuels, the president of the IACP. Chief Samuels and I acknowledged that we disagreed on this bill, but I pledged to him that their concerns would be heard and taken into consideration as the bill we introduce today is debated in Congress. It is my view that without a meeting of the minds between police management and union officials on this issue, enactment of a meaningful law enforcement officers' bill of rights will be difficult. It is my hope that the newly-constituted Subcommittee on Crime, Corrections and Victims' Rights, on which I serve as ranking member, will hold a hearing on this measure. That subcommittee is the proper forum in which to debate the merits of our approach to guaranteeing basic procedural safeguards to the men and women of law enforcement.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-2.70805

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.35484

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.35484

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.71668

VADER

0.25

Slightly Positive

Moderation

Violence > Graphic

0.2035924932

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Violence

0.1588963205

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment > Threatening

0.0187432655

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment

0.013162526

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual

0.0118413634

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm

0.0046775411

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate

0.0007236872

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual > Minors

0.0006488036

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate > Threatening

4.72667E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Intent

2.8889E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Instructions

5.3872E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Police

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.551

Code:

2003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000

Wikidata_id:

Q35535

Wikidata_label:

police

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Law and Crime

Score:

98.008

Magnitude:

173

Code:

12

Url:

https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12

Source:

Comparative Agendas

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

55

Magnitude:

0.3

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

42.2

Gunning-Fog Score

16.4

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

50

Sprache Difficult Word Count

55

Joe Biden

I urge my colleagues to join Senators Graham, McConnell, Bunning and me in providing all of the Nation's law enforcement officers with the basic rights they deserve.

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

0.296

Slightly Positive

Moderation

Violence

0.1076456625

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Violence > Graphic

0.0866397342

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual

0.0010835422

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment > Threatening

0.00045338

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm

0.0003765831

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Intent

0.0002922295

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment

0.0002839989

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate

5.09398E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual > Minors

4.48554E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Instructions

9.2981E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate > Threatening

5.6611E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Police

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.114

Code:

2003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000

Wikidata_id:

Q35535

Wikidata_label:

police

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Law and Crime

Score:

98.186

Magnitude:

27

Code:

12

Url:

https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12

Source:

Comparative Agendas

Topic:

Politics > Parliament

Score:

80

Magnitude:

0.091

Code:

11009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000

Wikidata_id:

Q35749

Wikidata_label:

parliament

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

77

Magnitude:

0.088

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

38.4

Gunning-Fog Score

16.7

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

10

Sprache Difficult Word Count

13

Joe Biden

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

Violence

1.7834249884

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Violence > Graphic

0.1365447184

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment > Threatening

0.0045727524

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Harassment

0.0041886484

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate

0.0012609387

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Hate > Threatening

0.0005582277

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Intent

0.0003212945

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm

0.0002721776

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Self-Harm > Instructions

2.7362E-5

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual

8.2877E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

Sexual > Minors

7.5504E-6

OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)

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

George Voinovich

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the Disaster Area and Health and Environmental Monitoring Act of 2003 be printed in the Record.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.09861

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.51083

VADER

-0.494

Negative

Topics

Topic:

Environmental Issue

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.119

Code:

6000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06000000

Wikidata_id:

Q43619

Wikidata_label:

natural environment

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Environmental Issue > Nature

Score:

99

Magnitude:

0.118

Code:

6007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000

Wikidata_id:

Q7860

Wikidata_label:

nature

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health

Score:

73

Magnitude:

0.087

Code:

7000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000

Wikidata_id:

Q12147

Wikidata_label:

health

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Human Interest > Award and Prize > Record

Score:

56

Magnitude:

0.066

Code:

8006001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001

Wikidata_id:

Q1241356

Wikidata_label:

record

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

8.5

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

57

Gunning-Fog Score

6.7

Coleman-Liau Index

11.1

SMOG Index

11.3

Automated Readability Index

6.6

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.7

Sprache Readability Score

3.2

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

10

Sprache Difficult Word Count

12

Bob Graham

Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. Madam President, today I introduce legislation that would take one more step toward finding answers for veterans who may have been exposed to radiation, Agent Orange, or other hazards during their military service.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.09861

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.51083

VADER

-0.077

Neutral

Topics

Topic:

Environmental Issue > Hazardous Materials

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.091

Code:

6012000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06012000

Wikidata_id:

Q757138

Wikidata_label:

hazardous substances

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

10.6

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

41.1

Gunning-Fog Score

11.4

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

9.6

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.6

Sprache Readability Score

3.4

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

14

Sprache Difficult Word Count

15

Bob Graham

The last century saw the nature of war change forever. When mustard gas drifted across the trenches of World War I, troops learned that dangers less tangible, but no less deadly, than bullets might fill the air. Since then, many veterans have questioned whether health effects of the environmental hazards that they faced on and off the battlefield might appear years or even decades later.

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)

-0.26826

VADER

-0.907

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Unrest, Conflicts and War > War

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.116

Code:

16009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16009000

Wikidata_id:

Q198

Wikidata_label:

war

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Unrest, Conflicts and War

Score:

79

Magnitude:

0.091

Code:

16000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000

Wikidata_id:

Q198

Wikidata_label:

war

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Environmental Issue > Hazardous Materials

Score:

65

Magnitude:

0.076

Code:

6012000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06012000

Wikidata_id:

Q757138

Wikidata_label:

hazardous substances

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Environmental Issue

Score:

60

Magnitude:

0.069

Code:

6000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06000000

Wikidata_id:

Q43619

Wikidata_label:

natural environment

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Defense

Score:

57

Magnitude:

0.067

Code:

11001000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000

Wikidata_id:

Q17991228

Wikidata_label:

national defence

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Downstream Activities)

Score:

50

Magnitude:

0.059

Code:

4005003

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005003

Wikidata_id:

Q3444730

Wikidata_label:

downstream

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

10.1

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

61.2

Gunning-Fog Score

12.4

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

11.3

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.4

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

22

Sprache Difficult Word Count

25

Bob Graham

Congress, VA, the military, and scores of independent researchers have struggled to answer those questions. Many veterans still wait for scientific evidence to fill the gaps. However, research in some areas has linked specific exposures to a risk of later disease, and we must respond to those new findings and encourage further investigation.

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

-0.052

Neutral

Topics

Topic:

Health > Medical Research

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.621

Code:

7005000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000

Wikidata_id:

Q2752427

Wikidata_label:

medical research

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

11.8

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

42.1

Gunning-Fog Score

16.1

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.4

Sprache Readability Score

4.9

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

22

Sprache Difficult Word Count

26

Bob Graham

Peer-reviewed studies published in recent years suggest that veterans held prisoner during World War II, the Korean War, and in Vietnam suffer from some chronic diseases at a higher rate than expected. Scientists now report that the toll taken by malnutrition, long periods of forced confinement, and untreated infections appears to pose a lifelong risk. Based on these findings, I have introduced legislation that would add heart disease, strokes, and chronic liver diseases to the list of diseases that can be presumptively connected to service for certain former prisoners of war. This would allow eligible veterans with these conditions to seek VA benefits without having to prove that their illnesses resulted from deprivations suffered during captivity.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.75

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.75

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.60944

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.48148

Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.48148

Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-1.00552

VADER

-0.979

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Health > Disease

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.539

Code:

7001000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000

Wikidata_id:

Q814207

Wikidata_label:

illness

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Unrest, Conflicts and War > War

Score:

88

Magnitude:

0.477

Code:

16009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16009000

Wikidata_id:

Q198

Wikidata_label:

war

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Disease > Heart Disease

Score:

55

Magnitude:

0.295

Code:

7001005

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001005

Wikidata_id:

Q190805

Wikidata_label:

heart disease

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

28.2

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.9

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

48

Sprache Difficult Word Count

54

Bob Graham

Other veterans who were exposed to large doses of ionizing radiation in post-war Japan or during nuclear tests, and who suffer from illnesses thought to be caused by radiation, can currently claim eligibility for VA benefits. However, some veterans who believe they received high doses of radiation have been frustrated to find that their military records do not reflect the same assumptions. Congress mandated nearly 20 years ago that veterans who suffer from diseases that they suspect might be linked to radiation exposure during service could request a dose reconstruction, or a scientific estimate of past exposure levels, to remedy this.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.75

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.75

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.60944

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.125

Leans Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.125

Leans Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.23639

VADER

-0.926

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Environmental Issue > Hazardous Materials

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.549

Code:

6012000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06012000

Wikidata_id:

Q757138

Wikidata_label:

hazardous substances

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Science and Technology > Technology (General) > Laser

Score:

52

Magnitude:

0.285

Code:

13010002

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13010002

Wikidata_id:

Q34104

Wikidata_label:

science and technology

Source:

IPTC Subject

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

7.6

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

38

Sprache Difficult Word Count

38

Bob Graham

Many veterans felt that this method fell short of expectations, and Congress responded in 1998 by requiring an independent review of the Dose Reconstruction Program conducted by the Department of Defense. A panel of experts convened by the National Academy of Sciences reported recently that this contractor-operated program suffered from a shockingly cavalier approach to quality assurance, resulting in data that failed to meet the standards assumed by VA and veterans. This is not acceptable. Provisions introduced here would require the Secretaries of VA and Defense to establish permanent independent oversight of the Dose Reconstruction Program, and to create an advisory board to improve the program as necessary.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.58779

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.68421

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.68421

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.5506

VADER

-0.047

Neutral

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.07

Code:

11001001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001

Wikidata_id:

Q7923600

Wikidata_label:

veterans' affairs

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Education > School

Score:

86

Magnitude:

0.06

Code:

5005000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005000

Wikidata_id:

Q3914

Wikidata_label:

school

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

20.1

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

53

Sprache Difficult Word Count

48

Bob Graham

Our understanding of the consequences of exposure to the herbicides and dioxin in Agent Orange remains far from complete. It has been almost 25 years since Congress required the Air Force to conduct an epidemiologic study of the veterans of Operation Ranch Hand, the unit responsible for aerial spraying of herbicides during the Vietnam War. The last scheduled round of physical examinations took place just last month, and the fate of the millions of medical records and specimens remains undecided. Experts agree that both samples and data should be preserved for further research, but do not share an opinion on the best way to do so. The bill that I have introduced would task the National Academy of Sciences to develop research recommendations for extending the Air Force Health Study, or for preserving the samples and making them accessible to independent researchers as requested by many veterans' organizations.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.60944

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.25

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.25

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.47957

VADER

0.783

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Health > Medical Research

Score:

100

Magnitude:

1

Code:

7005000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000

Wikidata_id:

Q2752427

Wikidata_label:

medical research

Source:

IPTC Subject

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

6.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

50

Sprache Difficult Word Count

57

Bob Graham

Finally, the legislation that I have introduced would ensure that the scientific body charged with tracking veterans' and military health can continue its mission. The Medical Follow-Up Agency, MFUA, a board of the Institute of Medicine -- the health agency of the National Academy of Sciences -- was created at the end of World War II at the urging of the Army Surgeon General. For many years, it received funding only sporadically. In 1988, the now-defunct Office of Technology Assessment reported that MFUA's critical contribution to understanding military health issues was limited by a lack of consistent funding, which caused high staff turnover, incohesiveness in the research portfolio, and failure to maintain records.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-2.3979

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.29412

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.29412

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.57054

VADER

-0.872

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Health > Medical Research

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.865

Code:

7005000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000

Wikidata_id:

Q2752427

Wikidata_label:

medical research

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

21.7

Gunning-Fog Score

18

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

47

Sprache Difficult Word Count

51

Bob Graham

Congress responded with Public Law 102-585, which required that VA and the military each contribute $250,000 in annual core funding to MFUA for 10 years. MFUA's staff uses this funding to update, maintain, and improve long-term epidemiological studies of military and veterans populations. Congress, VA, the military, and independent scientists have relied on these studies to evaluate whether specific exposures might have long-term health effects that suggest a need for benefits, new treatments, or further research. The legislation that I have introduced would extend MFUA's core funding for 10 more years.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.94591

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.45455

Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.45455

Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.8873

VADER

0.735

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Defense

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.259

Code:

11001000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000

Wikidata_id:

Q17991228

Wikidata_label:

national defence

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Healthcare Policy

Score:

83

Magnitude:

0.214

Code:

7013000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07013000

Wikidata_id:

Q1519812

Wikidata_label:

health policy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Health Treatment

Score:

58

Magnitude:

0.149

Code:

7003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003000

Wikidata_id:

Q9353606

Wikidata_label:

health service

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

42

Gunning-Fog Score

16.2

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

40

Sprache Difficult Word Count

39

Bob Graham

This legislation would demonstrate to those who serve their nation now that our commitment to them will not end with the wars that they fight. We must continue to seek remedies for the sometimes invisible wounds of the new battlefield, and ensure that those who have borne them receive the support that they need. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to join me in supporting this legislation.

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

0.494

Positive

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Laws

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.168

Code:

2006000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000

Wikidata_id:

Q7748

Wikidata_label:

law

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Unrest, Conflicts and War > War

Score:

81

Magnitude:

0.136

Code:

16009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16009000

Wikidata_id:

Q198

Wikidata_label:

war

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Parliament

Score:

78

Magnitude:

0.13

Code:

11009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000

Wikidata_id:

Q35749

Wikidata_label:

parliament

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Election

Score:

65

Magnitude:

0.11

Code:

11003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000

Wikidata_id:

Q40231

Wikidata_label:

public election

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

10.4

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

60.7

Gunning-Fog Score

15.5

Coleman-Liau Index

11.9

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

4.8

Sprache Readability Score

4.9

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

16

Sprache Difficult Word Count

18

Bob Graham

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

Bob Graham

Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. Madam President, I rise today to introduce legislation that will ensure that America's veterans and their families have access to the funeral honors they have earned. The brave men and women who fought for our Nation are a population that is aging rapidly. In 2002, America lost 646,264 veterans. Projections show that this rate will continue to climb through the year 2008, when the annual death of the World War II and Korea-era veterans will peak at 700,000.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.16667

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.16667

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.31015

VADER

-0.681

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.259

Code:

11001001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001

Wikidata_id:

Q7923600

Wikidata_label:

veterans' affairs

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Unrest, Conflicts and War > War

Score:

51

Magnitude:

0.133

Code:

16009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16009000

Wikidata_id:

Q198

Wikidata_label:

war

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

7.6

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

66.1

Gunning-Fog Score

11.3

Coleman-Liau Index

9.8

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

6.2

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.3

Sprache Readability Score

4.8

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

25

Sprache Difficult Word Count

29

Bob Graham

By the end of 2004, only 64 of the 124 veterans national cemeteries will be available for both casketed and cremated remains. As cemetery service capabilities decrease, veterans in areas near those cemeteries that are at capacity may lose access to burial options located within a reasonable distance of their homes. In order to ensure that burial options are provided for veterans and their family members, we must develop new cemeteries and expand existing cemeteries. This process must start as soon as possible because the construction of a new cemetery takes an average of 7 years.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.57143

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.57143

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.18958

VADER

0.296

Slightly Positive

Topics

Topic:

Human Interest > Society > Funeral

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.289

Code:

8005003

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08005003

Wikidata_id:

Q361306

Wikidata_label:

human interest story

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs

Score:

59

Magnitude:

0.17

Code:

11001001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001

Wikidata_id:

Q7923600

Wikidata_label:

veterans' affairs

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

30

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

34

Sprache Difficult Word Count

29

Bob Graham

That is why I offer this bill today, which would authorize the construction of ten new national cemeteries and ensure that the burial needs of veterans and their family members will be met in the future.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.09861

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.6

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.6

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.09861

VADER

0.382

Somewhat Positive

Topics

Topic:

Human Interest > Society > Funeral

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.117

Code:

8005003

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08005003

Wikidata_id:

Q361306

Wikidata_label:

human interest story

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs

Score:

91

Magnitude:

0.106

Code:

11001001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001

Wikidata_id:

Q7923600

Wikidata_label:

veterans' affairs

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

38.7

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

11.4

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.3

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

8

Sprache Difficult Word Count

10

Bob Graham

In anticipation of veterans' future needs, the Department of Veterans Affairs conducted a study that identifies veteran population centers not served by an open national or state veterans cemetery. The report, "Future Burial Needs," was initially released in May 2002 and has been recently revised using veteran population estimates from the 2000 census. My legislation would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish ten new national veterans cemeteries in the top ten areas identified to be in the greatest need. These areas would include Sarasota, FL, Salem, OR, Birmingham, AL, St. Louis, MO, San Antonio, TX, Chesapeake, VA, Sumter, FL, Bakersfield, CA, Jacksonville, FL, and Philadelphia, PA.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.09861

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0

VADER

0.864

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.323

Code:

11001001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001

Wikidata_id:

Q7923600

Wikidata_label:

veterans' affairs

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

23.5

Gunning-Fog Score

16.8

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

9.6

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

58

Sprache Difficult Word Count

50

Bob Graham

We can not afford to wait any longer if we are to fulfill this commitment to our nation's veterans. Mr. President, I am proud to sponsor this important bill, and look forward to the support of my colleagues as we provide for our veterans who have given so much for our country. Thank you.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

2.94444

VADER

0.881

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.135

Code:

11001001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001

Wikidata_id:

Q7923600

Wikidata_label:

veterans' affairs

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

6.5

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

72.5

Gunning-Fog Score

9.1

Coleman-Liau Index

9

SMOG Index

9.7

Automated Readability Index

5.2

Dale-Chall Readability Score

4.5

Sprache Readability Score

3.5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

13

Sprache Difficult Word Count

15

Bob Graham

I ask unanimous consent that the text of this bill be printed in the Record.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.09861

VADER

0.226

Slightly Positive

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

6.8

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

73.2

Gunning-Fog Score

8.7

Coleman-Liau Index

8.1

SMOG Index

9

Automated Readability Index

5.2

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5

Sprache Readability Score

3

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

4

Sprache Difficult Word Count

6

Bob Graham

Mr. GRAHAM of Florida. Madam President, the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA, is in the midst of determining how best to serve the millions of veterans who turn to the VA health care system for their care. This process -- known as CARES or Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services -- will likely bring significant change to the VA system. Recommendations stemming from this process could lead to billions of dollars in new facilities construction, on the one hand, and possible closure of facilities and thousands of beds, on the other. Despite the magnitude of these possible changes, Congress has virtually no formal role in the process.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.6

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.6

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.09861

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.6

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.6

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.27297

VADER

0.962

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.155

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

10.6

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

50.5

Gunning-Fog Score

12

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

10.9

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.3

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

36

Sprache Difficult Word Count

38

Bob Graham

I introduce legislation today that would allow for Congressional review of the CARES recommendations that the Secretary of VA will begin to implement at the end of this year.

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

0.684

Very Positive

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

28.6

Gunning-Fog Score

17.1

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.2

Sprache Readability Score

4.9

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

7

Sprache Difficult Word Count

9

Bob Graham

The CARES initiative has been ongoing since the Fall of 2002, tasking VA facilities with developing recommendations based on a review of population data; the conduct of market analyses of veterans' health care needs; the identification of planning initiatives for each market area; and most important, the significant involvement of stakeholders, including myriad public meetings. These so-called planning initiatives are ultimately slated to be passed on to the Secretary, who will then make the final decisions.

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

0.878

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.254

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Government Health Care

Score:

96

Magnitude:

0.244

Code:

7011000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011000

Wikidata_id:

Q1519138

Wikidata_label:

national health insurance

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

8.4

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8.3

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

31

Sprache Difficult Word Count

31

Bob Graham

While an independent review led by a national CARES Commission is already planned, in addition to public hearings -- which I fully support -- I must reiterate that Congress has little, if any, role in the CARES effort outside of construction authorization and appropriation activities. Yet, all states and most health care facilities will be affected by the results. The legislation I introduce today would give Congress a 60-day period to review the CARES recommendations submitted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. During that time, VA would be prohibited from moving forward with any bed or facility closures.

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

0.952

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

100

Magnitude:

1

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Government Health Care

Score:

53

Magnitude:

0.526

Code:

7011000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011000

Wikidata_id:

Q1519138

Wikidata_label:

national health insurance

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

32.2

Gunning-Fog Score

17.1

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.1

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

30

Sprache Difficult Word Count

37

Bob Graham

This oversight is absolutely essential -- particularly in light of recent events. Just last month, all VA health care networks submitted their plans to VA headquarters. These plans were developed following substantial analysis and thorough stakeholder involvement. While abiding by the criteria and process set forth by VA, facilities made their recommendations to the Under Secretary for Health. In a surprise move and an apparent manipulation of the process, VA instructed the network directors to re-evaluate the plans they had already submitted for 20 different VA facilities. They were told to "evaluate a strategy to convert from a 24-hour operation to an 8 hour a day operation. This includes any inpatient care, including long term care." One of these hospitals is in Lake City, in my home State of Florida. Network 8, which has responsibility for Lake City, had previously recommended that no long-term care beds be deactivated at this facility, yet they were told to go back to the drawing board to develop a strategy to close nursing home beds there.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.09861

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.61905

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.61905

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.35812

VADER

0.92

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Health > Government Health Care

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.486

Code:

7011000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011000

Wikidata_id:

Q1519138

Wikidata_label:

national health insurance

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

60

Magnitude:

0.293

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

11.8

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

44.8

Gunning-Fog Score

16.7

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

11.5

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.9

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

54

Sprache Difficult Word Count

48

Bob Graham

Another facility tasked with re-examining their plan is Bedford, Massachusetts. In their network's plan, submitted to the Under Secretary, officials stated that they had in fact considered "alternatives to consolidate Long Term Care, LTC, including the Alzheimer's and SCI Units, and Psychiatry inpatient beds from the Bedford to Brockton facilities" yet, "as final projections are not available for LTC inpatient beds and earlier projections indicated a substantial increase in LTC beds, it was determined to utilize current capacities." Despite these assessments to the contrary, VA has asked that they instead plan to convert these facilities to outpatient operations only.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.77778

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.77778

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.7346

VADER

0.827

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Health > Disease > Alzheimer'S Disease

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.082

Code:

7001006

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001006

Wikidata_id:

Q12136

Wikidata_label:

disease

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

13.1

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

9.2

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

48

Sprache Difficult Word Count

41

Bob Graham

Yet one more example of this apparent manipulation involves another facility now slated for bed closures, the Leavenworth VA Medical Center in Kansas. The network plan concluded that "[r]ealignment of workload from Leavenworth to Kansas City would exceed current capacity. . . . Elimination of inpatient and outpatient primary care capabilities at Leavenworth would seriously undermine continuity of care for the remaining long-term care patients, reduce timely access to care, hinder its ability to provide ongoing support to the DoD facility located at Ft. Leavenworth . . . " . Again, analysis conducted at the regional level resulted in a recommendation that VA is now directing be reconsidered.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-2.3979

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.41176

Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.41176

Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.82098

VADER

0.931

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Health > Medical Staff > Primary Care Physician

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.196

Code:

7006001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07006001

Wikidata_id:

Q66811410

Wikidata_label:

medical profession

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

72

Magnitude:

0.141

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

16.3

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

52

Sprache Difficult Word Count

49

Bob Graham

The VA facility in Knoxville, IA, is being targeted for significant changes as well. The current proposal is to move all of the beds from Knoxville to Des Moines. The Knoxville facility has more than 226 long- term care beds, 40 domiciliary beds, and 34 inpatient psychiatric beds. We need to take a look at this proposal and the many others that will affect veterans all across the country.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.5

Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.5

Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.8473

VADER

0.727

Very Positive

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

9.1

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

60.6

Gunning-Fog Score

12.7

Coleman-Liau Index

10.4

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

8.2

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.4

Sprache Readability Score

4.2

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

20

Sprache Difficult Word Count

18

Bob Graham

Other facilities asked to re-evaluate are: Batavia, Lyons, St. Albans, Montrose, Pittsburgh at Highland Drive, Augusta, Dublin, Lexington, Brecksville, Gulfport, Marlin/Waco, Vancouver, Livermore, and Hot Springs.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-1.60944

VADER

0

Neutral

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

26.4

Gunning-Fog Score

8.5

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

10

Sprache Readability Score

4

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

20

Sprache Difficult Word Count

20

Bob Graham

While VA intends to present a five-year capital plan to Congress, there is nothing that requires VA to inform Members about possible reductions, closures, and other decisions that would have a deleterious effect on VA health care services and our veterans. This is unacceptable. Congress' role should not be limited to merely funding the implementation of these decisions; rather, we should be involved in a process that could result in the significant loss of inpatient, long- term care, and domiciliary capacity at VA health care facilities nationwide. We can rectify this problem very easily, however, by enacting the legislation I propose today.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.61904

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.28571

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.28571

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.54654

VADER

0.841

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.189

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

30.4

Gunning-Fog Score

18.8

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

37

Sprache Difficult Word Count

41

Bob Graham

In an internal VA memo, Secretary Principi stated that "the CARES process may be one of the most important activities undertaken by VA this decade. The outcome of this process will construct the foundation for, and set the course of, our health care system for the first half of the 21st century." In light of the great impact of this initiative on VA health care services, as well as recent actions that threaten the integrity of the process, it is imperative that Congress be granted a mere 60 days to review VA's proposals. I urge my colleagues to join me in this effort to secure the future of health care for our nation's veterans.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.2

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.2

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0.33647

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.66667

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.66667

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.48808

VADER

0.978

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.335

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

51

Gunning-Fog Score

16.3

Coleman-Liau Index

10.3

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

39

Sprache Difficult Word Count

39

Bob Graham

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

Tom Carper

Madam President, I rise today to introduce the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2003, legislation that makes the reforms necessary for the Postal Service to thrive in the 21st Century and to better serve the American people.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.60944

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.42857

Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.42857

Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.78846

VADER

0.44

Positive

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

21.3

Gunning-Fog Score

18.4

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

16

Tom Carper

The Postal Service has, for the most part, operated in the same manner for more than thirty years. In the early 1970s, Senator Stevens and others led the effort in the Senate to create the Postal Service out of the failing Post Office Department. At the time, the Post Office Department received about 20 percent of its revenue from taxpayer subsidies. The service it provided was suffering and there was little money available to expand. By all accounts, the product of Senator Stevens' labors, the Postal Reorganization Act signed into law by President Nixon in 1971, has been a phenomenal success. The Postal Service today receives virtually no taxpayer support and the service its hundreds of thousands of employees provide to every American, every day is second to none. More than thirty years later, the Postal Service now delivers to 141 million addresses each day and is the anchor of a $900 billion mailing industry.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.51083

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.15789

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.15789

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.30228

VADER

0.296

Slightly Positive

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Parliament

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.174

Code:

11009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000

Wikidata_id:

Q35749

Wikidata_label:

parliament

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

87

Magnitude:

0.15

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

46.8

Gunning-Fog Score

13.2

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

46

Sprache Difficult Word Count

50

Tom Carper

All that said, the Postal Service is clearly in need of modernization once again. When it started out in 1971, nobody had access to fax machines, cell phones and pagers and nobody imagined that we would ever enjoy conveniences like e-mail and electronic bill pay. After decades of success, electronic diversion of mail volume coupled with economic recession and terrorism have made for some rough going at the Postal Service in recent years. In 2001, as Postmaster General Potter assumed his position, the Postal Service was projecting its third consecutive year of deficits. They lost $199 million in fiscal year 2000 and $1.68 billion in fiscal year 2001. They were projecting losses of up to $4 billion in fiscal year 2002. Mail volume was falling, revenues were below projections and the Postal Service was estimating that it needed to spend $4 billion on security enhancements in order to prevent a repeat of the tragic anthrax attacks that took several lives. The Postal Service was also perilously close to its $15 billion debt ceiling and had been forced to raise rates three times in less than two years in order to pay for its operations, further eroding mail volume.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.42857

Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.42857

Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.8473

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.13514

Leans Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.13514

Leans Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.26469

VADER

-0.891

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Internet

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.349

Code:

1027000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01027000

Wikidata_id:

Q1153191

Wikidata_label:

online newspaper

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

50

Magnitude:

0.175

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

48.9

Gunning-Fog Score

16

Coleman-Liau Index

11.6

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

57

Sprache Difficult Word Count

62

Tom Carper

In recent months, however, the Postal Service's short-term financial outlook has improved. Under General Potter's strong leadership, Postal Service management cut a total of $2.9 billion in costs fiscal year 2002. They did this mostly by eliminating 23,000 positions, mostly through attrition. This included 800 management positions at postal headquarters in Washington and 2,000 administrative positions in regional offices. They also continued their drive to further automate their processing operations, most notably in the area of flats processing. They have continued their construction freeze and ended their self-imposed ban on post office closings, resulting in the closing of dozens of post offices across the country.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0.61904

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.26316

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.26316

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.51083

VADER

0.226

Slightly Positive

Topics

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Banking

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.269

Code:

4006002

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006002

Wikidata_id:

Q806718

Wikidata_label:

banking industry

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

40.9

Gunning-Fog Score

17.2

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

41

Sprache Difficult Word Count

45

Tom Carper

Most dramatically, the Postal Service learned in 2002 that an unfunded pension liability they once believed was as high as $32 billion was actually $5 billion. My friend from Maine, Ms. Collins, and I responded with legislation, the Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act, signed into law by President Bush last month, which cuts the amount the Postal Service must pay into the Civil Service Retirement System each year by nearly $3 billion. This will free up money for debt reduction and prevent the need for another rate increase until at least 2006.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.94591

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.28571

Slightly Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.28571

Slightly Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.54654

VADER

0.459

Positive

Topics

Topic:

Labor > Retirement

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.186

Code:

9006000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09006000

Wikidata_id:

Q946865

Wikidata_label:

retirement

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

78

Magnitude:

0.145

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Laws > Civil

Score:

77

Magnitude:

0.142

Code:

2006002

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006002

Wikidata_id:

Q222249

Wikidata_label:

civil law

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Labor > Wage and Pension

Score:

62

Magnitude:

0.114

Code:

9011000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09011000

Wikidata_id:

Q6821213

Wikidata_label:

wage

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

52

Magnitude:

0.097

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

50.9

Gunning-Fog Score

14.6

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.3

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

31

Sprache Difficult Word Count

31

Tom Carper

Aggressive cost cutting and the lower pension payment, then, have put off the emergency that would have come if the Postal Service had reached their debt limit. Cost cutting can only go so far, however, and will not solve the Postal Service's long-term problems. It could actually hurt service. The Postal Service continues to add about 1.7 million new delivery points each year, creating the need for thousands of new routes and thousands of new letter carriers to work them. In addition, faster- growing parts of the country will need new or expanded postal facilities in the coming years. Even if the economy recovers soon and the Postal Service begins to see volume and revenues improve, we will still need to make the fundamental reforms necessary to make the Postal Service as successful in the 21st Century as it was in the 20th Century.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.14286

Leans Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.14286

Leans Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.25131

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.66648

VADER

-0.641

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.272

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

51

Gunning-Fog Score

14.4

Coleman-Liau Index

11.7

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.3

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

38

Sprache Difficult Word Count

41

Tom Carper

As more and more customers turn to electronic forms of communication, letter carriers are bringing fewer and fewer pieces of mail to each address they serve. The rate increases that will be needed to maintain the Postal Service's current infrastructure, finance retirement obligations to its current employees, pay for new letter carriers and build facilities in growing parts of the country will only further erode mail volume. The Postal Service has been trying to improve on its own. They are making progress, but there is only so much they can do on their own.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0.51083

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.2

Slightly Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.2

Slightly Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.37949

VADER

0.459

Positive

Topics

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Transport > Road Transport

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.095

Code:

4015003

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04015003

Wikidata_id:

Q516739

Wikidata_label:

road transport

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

67

Magnitude:

0.063

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Labor > Employment

Score:

57

Magnitude:

0.054

Code:

9003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000

Wikidata_id:

Q656365

Wikidata_label:

employment

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

48.9

Gunning-Fog Score

14.1

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

27

Sprache Difficult Word Count

31

Tom Carper

That is where my bill comes in. First, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act begins the process of developing a modern rate system for pricing Postal Service products. The new rate system, to be developed by a strengthened Postal Rate Commission, re-named the Postal Regulatory Commission, would allow retained earnings, provide the Postal Service more flexibility in setting prices and streamline today's burdensome ratemaking process. It would also allow rates to be increased on an expedited basis during crises like a sharp spike in fuel prices and require that the Regulatory Commission develop a "phased rate" schedule whereby rate increases would be phased in gradually over a period of time.

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

0.847

Very Positive

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

26.2

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

45

Sprache Difficult Word Count

44

Tom Carper

In addition, the new rate system authorized through my bill will allow the Postal Service to negotiate service agreements with individual mailers. The Postal Rate Commission recently approved a service agreement the Postal Service negotiated with Capital One, but the process for considering the agreement took almost a year and the Postal Service's authority to enter into agreements is not clearly spelled out in law. The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act allows the Postal Service to enter into agreements if the revenue generated from them covers all costs attributable to the Postal Service and results in a greater contribution to the Postal Service's institutional costs. No agreement would be permitted if it resulted in higher rates for any other mailer or prohibited any similarly situated mailer from negotiating a similar agreement.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.60944

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.37143

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.37143

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.75633

VADER

0.973

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Work Rules

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.121

Code:

9002003

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002003

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

98

Magnitude:

0.118

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)

Score:

52

Magnitude:

0.063

Code:

2002000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000

Wikidata_id:

Q105985

Wikidata_label:

judiciary

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

52

Magnitude:

0.063

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

11.5

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

51

Sprache Difficult Word Count

42

Tom Carper

Second, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act requires the Postal Regulatory Commission to set strong service standards for the Postal Service's Market Dominant products, a category made up mostly of those products, like First Class Mail, that are part of the postal monopoly. The Postal Service currently sets its own service standards, which allows them to pursue efforts like the elimination of Saturday delivery, a proposal floated two years ago. The new standards set by the Commission will aim to improve service and will be used by the Postal Service to establish performance goals and to rationalize their physical infrastructure. Once the standards are established, the Postal Service will recommend a list of facilities that can be closed or consolidated without hindering their ability to meet the standards. A new commission, called the Postal Network Modernization Commission, would then study the Postal Service's recommendations. The closings and consolidations recommended by this commission would be carried out, subject to approval by the President, unless Congress passed a resolution disapproving them.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.42857

Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.42857

Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.78846

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.38095

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.38095

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.7817

VADER

0.945

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.297

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

20.6

Gunning-Fog Score

17.2

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

66

Sprache Difficult Word Count

58

Tom Carper

Third, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act ensures that the Postal Service competes fairly. The bill prohibits the Postal Service from issuing anti-competitive regulations and makes the State Department, instead of the Postal Service, responsible for setting U.S. foreign policy on mailing issues. It also subjects the Postal Service to State zoning, planning and land use laws, requires them to pay an assumed Federal income tax on products like packages and Express Mail that private firms also offer and requires that these products as a whole pay their share of the Postal Service's institutional costs.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.07692

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.07692

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.14842

VADER

0.637

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General) > Economic Policy

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.129

Code:

4017001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017001

Wikidata_id:

Q582577

Wikidata_label:

economic policy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

85

Magnitude:

0.109

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property > Land Price

Score:

68

Magnitude:

0.088

Code:

4004005

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004005

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)

Score:

63

Magnitude:

0.081

Code:

2002000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000

Wikidata_id:

Q105985

Wikidata_label:

judiciary

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Social Issue > Demographics > Immigration

Score:

61

Magnitude:

0.079

Code:

14003002

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14003002

Wikidata_id:

Q131288

Wikidata_label:

immigration

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

59

Magnitude:

0.076

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Politics (General)

Score:

51

Magnitude:

0.066

Code:

11024000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11024000

Wikidata_id:

Q11827330

Wikidata_label:

political process

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

11.8

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

45

Gunning-Fog Score

10.6

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

35

Sprache Difficult Word Count

39

Tom Carper

Fourth, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act improves Postal Service accountability, mostly by strengthening oversight. Qualifications for membership on the Regulatory Commission would be stronger than those for the Rate Commission so that Commissioners would have a background in finance or economics. Commissioners would also have the power to demand information from the Postal Service, including by subpoena, and have the power to punish them for violating rate and service regulations. In addition, the Commission will make an annual determination as to whether the Postal Service is in compliance with rate law and meeting service standards and will have the power to punish them for any transgressions.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.11111

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.11111

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0.20067

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.13043

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.13043

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.25131

VADER

-0.128

Leans Negative

Topics

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.054

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

96

Magnitude:

0.052

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

18.4

Gunning-Fog Score

17.1

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

33

Sprache Difficult Word Count

35

Tom Carper

Finally, and most importantly, the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act preserves universal service and forces the Postal Service to concentrate solely on what they do best -- processing and delivering the mail to all Americans. The bill for the first time limits the Postal Service to providing "postal services," meaning they would be prohibited from engaging in other lines of business, such as e-commerce, that draw time and resources away from letter and package delivery. It also explicitly preserves the requirement that the Postal Service "bind the Nation together through the mail" and serve all parts of the country, urban, suburban and rural, in a non- discriminatory fashion. Any service standards established by the Postal Regulatory Commission will continue to ensure delivery to every address, every day. In addition, the bill maintains the prohibition on closing post offices solely because they operate at a deficit, ensuring that rural and urban customers continue to enjoy full access to retail postal services.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.2

Slightly Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.2

Slightly Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.33647

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.16129

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.16129

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.31508

VADER

0.924

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.111

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Fashion

Score:

94

Magnitude:

0.104

Code:

1007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01007000

Wikidata_id:

Q12684

Wikidata_label:

fashion

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > State Budget and Tax

Score:

90

Magnitude:

0.1

Code:

11013000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11013000

Wikidata_id:

Q271855

Wikidata_label:

government budget

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Internet

Score:

57

Magnitude:

0.064

Code:

1027000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01027000

Wikidata_id:

Q1153191

Wikidata_label:

online newspaper

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)

Score:

51

Magnitude:

0.057

Code:

4017000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000

Wikidata_id:

Q159810

Wikidata_label:

economy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

18.4

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

57

Sprache Difficult Word Count

56

Tom Carper

One thing the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act does not do, is blame postal employees for the Postal Service's problems. The bill preserves collective bargaining and does nothing that would harm postal employees' pay or benefits.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0.51083

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.25

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.25

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.45199

VADER

0.164

Leans Positive

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

11.8

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

42.9

Gunning-Fog Score

12.8

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7

Sprache Readability Score

3.8

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

14

Sprache Difficult Word Count

12

Tom Carper

Another thing the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act does not do is privatize or downsize the Postal Service. The bill preserves the Postal Service's monopoly along with its sole access to the mailbox. While it could result in the closing of some postal facilities, the process I have laid out in the bill is completely driven by the service standards established by the Postal Regulatory Commission. Nothing will be closed for the sake of being closed. Instead, the bill encourages the Postal Service to find ways to improve customer access to retail services through things like vending machines or post offices located in grocery stores or pharmacies.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.2

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.2

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0.33647

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.29412

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.29412

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.57054

VADER

0.807

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Sport > Tennis

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.061

Code:

15065000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000

Wikidata_id:

Q847

Wikidata_label:

tennis

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

41.2

Gunning-Fog Score

13

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.8

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

32

Sprache Difficult Word Count

36

Tom Carper

As my colleagues are aware, President Bush last year announced the creation of the President's Commission on the United States Postal Service, which is expected to release a set of postal reform proposals this summer that I hope will offer some fair, balanced recommendations. It is also my hope, however, that the President's Commission look to the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act as a touchstone as they complete their work. The bill is the product of nearly a decade's worth of work on postal reform in the House of Representatives led by Congressman John McHugh from New York and is based in large part on legislation Congressman McHugh introduced towards the end of the 107th Congress. While I cannot claim that the McHugh bill had unanimous support, it did draw the support of most postal employees, much of the mailing industry and the Postal Service's Board of Governors.

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)

1.27297

VADER

0.954

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Parliament

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.195

Code:

11009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000

Wikidata_id:

Q35749

Wikidata_label:

parliament

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Politics (General)

Score:

54

Magnitude:

0.106

Code:

11024000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11024000

Wikidata_id:

Q11827330

Wikidata_label:

political process

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

34.9

Gunning-Fog Score

17.5

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

51

Sprache Difficult Word Count

50

Tom Carper

When Treasury Department Under Secretary Peter Fisher addressed the President's Commission at its first meeting, he stated that everything was on the table and that the Commission's findings were not predetermined. I know there is some concern that the Commission will recommend privatization, and that this was the idea from the beginning. I will admit that I initially shared these feelings but, based on what I have heard about the Commission's deliberations, they appear on track to develop a reasonable set of recommendations. That said, I urge them to take careful consideration of the work Congress has done on postal reform in the past. Radical reforms undertaken at a number of foreign posts in recent years should teach us a lesson about going too far. When the British deregulated Royal Mail, service began to suffer dramatically. When the New Zealand Post Office was privatized, universal service was eliminated and customers in rural areas were forced to pay for delivery. When Argentina privatized its Postal Authority, the new private entity went bankrupt even before the country's economic crisis began. We cannot afford to gamble with similar reforms at the Postal Service.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-2.56495

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.08333

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.08333

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.16034

VADER

-0.951

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.236

Code:

4017000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000

Wikidata_id:

Q159810

Wikidata_label:

economy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

35.8

Gunning-Fog Score

13.7

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.3

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

63

Sprache Difficult Word Count

67

Tom Carper

I look forward to working with Chairman Collins, the Governmental Affairs Committee and all of my colleagues in passing comprehensive postal reform this year.

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

0.25

Slightly Positive

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

34.4

Gunning-Fog Score

12.9

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8.4

Sprache Readability Score

4.5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

11

Sprache Difficult Word Count

12

Tom Carper

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

Patrick Leahy

Madam President, today I am introducing the Seniors Safety Act of 2003, a bill to protect older Americans from crime. I am pleased to have Senators Daschle, Kennedy, Feingold, and Bingaman as cosponsors for this anti-crime bill.

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

0.586

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Parliament

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.068

Code:

11009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000

Wikidata_id:

Q35749

Wikidata_label:

parliament

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

11.7

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

45.1

Gunning-Fog Score

9.7

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

10.4

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.6

Sprache Readability Score

4.4

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

16

Sprache Difficult Word Count

17

Patrick Leahy

The Seniors Safety Act is a comprehensive bill that addresses the most prevalent crimes perpetrated against seniors, including health care fraud, nursing home abuse, telemarketing fraud -- and bribery, graft and fraud in pension and employee benefit plans. In addition, this legislation would help seniors obtain restitution if their pension plans are defrauded.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.77778

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.77778

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.7346

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.28571

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.28571

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.54654

VADER

-0.599

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.219

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

19.4

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8.9

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

25

Sprache Difficult Word Count

24

Patrick Leahy

Older Americans are the most rapidly growing population group in our society, making them an even more attractive target for criminals. The Department of Health and Human Services has predicted that the number of older Americans will grow from 13 percent of the U.S. population in 2000 to 20 percent by 2030. In Vermont, seniors comprise about 12 percent of the population, a number that is expected to increase to 20 percent by 2025.

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

0.518

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Environmental Issue > Population

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.084

Code:

6008000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06008000

Wikidata_id:

Q386191

Wikidata_label:

population growth

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Organized Crime

Score:

90

Magnitude:

0.076

Code:

2010000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02010000

Wikidata_id:

Q46952

Wikidata_label:

organized crime

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics

Score:

71

Magnitude:

0.06

Code:

11000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000

Wikidata_id:

Q7163

Wikidata_label:

politics

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health

Score:

69

Magnitude:

0.058

Code:

7000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000

Wikidata_id:

Q12147

Wikidata_label:

health

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Social Issue > People

Score:

59

Magnitude:

0.05

Code:

14024000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000

Wikidata_id:

Q1156970

Wikidata_label:

humanity

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

8.8

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

58.5

Gunning-Fog Score

11.3

Coleman-Liau Index

10.3

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

7

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.8

Sprache Readability Score

4.2

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

24

Sprache Difficult Word Count

21

Patrick Leahy

Crime against seniors has remained stubbornly resistant over the last decade. According to a 2000 Justice Department study, more than 90 percent of crimes committed against older Americans were property crimes, with theft the most common. As our Nation addressed our violent crime problem, we did not take a comprehensive approach to deterring the crimes that so affect the elderly, like telemarketing fraud, health care fraud, and pension fraud. The Seniors Safety Act provides such a comprehensive approach, and I urge the Senate to pass it.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-3.13549

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.07143

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.07143

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.13815

VADER

-0.929

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.362

Code:

2002000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000

Wikidata_id:

Q105985

Wikidata_label:

judiciary

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Crime

Score:

99

Magnitude:

0.358

Code:

2001000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001000

Wikidata_id:

Q83267

Wikidata_label:

crime

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

63

Magnitude:

0.227

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

46.3

Gunning-Fog Score

14.6

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8.6

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

41

Sprache Difficult Word Count

34

Patrick Leahy

The Seniors Safety Act instructs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review current sentencing guidelines and, if appropriate, amend the guidelines to include the age of a crime victim as a criteria for determining whether a sentencing enhancement is proper. The bill also requires the Commission to review sentencing guidelines for health care benefit fraud, increases statutory penalties both for fraud resulting in serious injury or death and for bribery and graft in connection with employee benefit plans, and increases criminal and civil penalties for defrauding pension plans.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.66667

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.66667

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.48808

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.13043

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.13043

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.25131

VADER

-0.943

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Sport > Soccer

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.103

Code:

15054000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15054000

Wikidata_id:

Q2736

Wikidata_label:

association football

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)

Score:

93

Magnitude:

0.096

Code:

2002000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000

Wikidata_id:

Q105985

Wikidata_label:

judiciary

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Punishment

Score:

70

Magnitude:

0.072

Code:

2004000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02004000

Wikidata_id:

Q186361

Wikidata_label:

punishment

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Crime

Score:

68

Magnitude:

0.07

Code:

2001000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001000

Wikidata_id:

Q83267

Wikidata_label:

crime

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

54

Magnitude:

0.056

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

23

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8.6

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

42

Sprache Difficult Word Count

39

Patrick Leahy

Telemarketing fraud is one crime that disproportionately harms Americans over age 50. The Seniors Safety Act seeks to fight the perpetrators of fraud -- schemes that often succeed in swindling seniors of their life savings. Some of these schemes are directed from outside the United States, making criminal prosecution more difficult.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.77778

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.77778

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.7346

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.33333

Somewhat Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.64663

VADER

-0.97

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.099

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

11.9

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

39.3

Gunning-Fog Score

12.3

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.5

Sprache Readability Score

4.5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

18

Sprache Difficult Word Count

22

Patrick Leahy

The Act would provide the Attorney General with a new and substantial tool to prevent telemarketing fraud the power to block or terminate service to telephone facilities that are being used to defraud innocent people. The Justice Department could use this authority to disrupt telemarketing fraud schemes directed from foreign sources by cutting off the swindlers' telephone service. Even if the criminals acquire a new telephone number, temporary interruptions will prevent some seniors from being victimized.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-3.13549

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.17647

Leans Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.17647

Leans Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.33647

VADER

-0.92

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.17

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Telecommunication Equipment

Score:

98

Magnitude:

0.168

Code:

4003006

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003006

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

21.9

Gunning-Fog Score

18.6

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.1

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

28

Sprache Difficult Word Count

32

Patrick Leahy

The bill also establishes a "Better Business Bureau"-style clearinghouse at the Federal Trade Commission to provide seniors, their families, and others who may be concerned about a telemarketer with information about prior law enforcement actions against the particular company. In addition, the FTC would refer seniors and other consumers who believe they have been swindled to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0.51083

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.5

Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.5

Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.99853

VADER

0.44

Positive

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Police

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.156

Code:

2003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000

Wikidata_id:

Q35535

Wikidata_label:

police

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

10.3

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.9

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

25

Sprache Difficult Word Count

26

Patrick Leahy

Criminal activity that undermines the safety and integrity of pension plans and health benefit programs threatens all Americans, but most especially those seniors who have relied on promised benefits in planning their retirements. Seniors who have worked faithfully and honestly for years should not reach their retirement years only to find that the funds they relied upon were stolen.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.14286

Leans Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.14286

Leans Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.25131

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0

VADER

0.875

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Labor > Retirement

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.111

Code:

9006000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09006000

Wikidata_id:

Q946865

Wikidata_label:

retirement

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Labor > Wage and Pension

Score:

62

Magnitude:

0.069

Code:

9011000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09011000

Wikidata_id:

Q6821213

Wikidata_label:

wage

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

26.3

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.9

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

24

Sprache Difficult Word Count

22

Patrick Leahy

The Seniors Safety Act would add to the arsenal that federal prosecutors can draw upon to prevent and punish fraud against retirement plans. Specifically, the Act would create new criminal and civil penalties for defrauding pension plans or obtaining money or property from such plans by means of false or fraudulent pretenses. In addition, the Act would enhance penalties for bribery and graft in connection with employee benefit plans. The only people enjoying the benefits of pension plans should be the people who have worked hard to fund those plans, not crooks who get the money by fraud.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.46667

Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.46667

Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.93827

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0

VADER

-0.718

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.222

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Labor > Retirement

Score:

92

Magnitude:

0.205

Code:

9006000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09006000

Wikidata_id:

Q946865

Wikidata_label:

retirement

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Labor > Wage and Pension

Score:

84

Magnitude:

0.187

Code:

9011000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09011000

Wikidata_id:

Q6821213

Wikidata_label:

wage

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property

Score:

79

Magnitude:

0.176

Code:

4004000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Sport > Soccer

Score:

76

Magnitude:

0.169

Code:

15054000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15054000

Wikidata_id:

Q2736

Wikidata_label:

association football

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Punishment

Score:

73

Magnitude:

0.161

Code:

2004000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02004000

Wikidata_id:

Q186361

Wikidata_label:

punishment

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

43

Gunning-Fog Score

18.8

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

32

Sprache Difficult Word Count

33

Patrick Leahy

Health care spending consists of about 15 percent of the gross national product, or more than $1 trillion each year. Estimated losses due to fraud and abuse are astronomical. A December 1998 report by the National Institute of Justice, NIJ, states that these losses "may exceed 10 percent of annual health care spending, or $100 billion per year." As more health care claims are processed electronically, more sophisticated computer-generated fraud schemes are surfacing. Some of these schemes generate thousands of false claims designed to pass through automated claims processing to payment, and result in the theft of millions of dollars from federal and private health care programs. Fraud against Medicare, Medicaid and private health plans increases the financial burden on taxpayers and beneficiaries alike. In addition, some forms of fraud may result in inadequate medical care, harming patients' health as well. Unfortunately, the NIJ reports that many health care fraud schemes "deliberately target vulnerable populations, such as the elderly or Alzheimer's patients, who are less willing or able to complain or alert law enforcement." We saw a dramatic increase in criminal convictions for health care fraud cases during the 1990s. These cases included convictions for submitting false claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans; fraudulent billings by foreign doctors; and needless prescriptions for durable medical equipment by doctors in exchange for kickbacks from manufacturers.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-3.97029

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.12

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.12

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.23639

VADER

-0.964

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Health > Healthcare Policy

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.937

Code:

7013000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07013000

Wikidata_id:

Q1519812

Wikidata_label:

health policy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare

Score:

77

Magnitude:

0.722

Code:

9002002

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002

Wikidata_id:

Q629029

Wikidata_label:

occupational health and safety

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Medical Research

Score:

65

Magnitude:

0.611

Code:

7005000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000

Wikidata_id:

Q2752427

Wikidata_label:

medical research

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Medical Staff

Score:

63

Magnitude:

0.585

Code:

7006000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07006000

Wikidata_id:

Q69948433

Wikidata_label:

medical staff

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime

Score:

62

Magnitude:

0.583

Code:

2012000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012000

Wikidata_id:

Q5172452

Wikidata_label:

corporate crime

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health

Score:

57

Magnitude:

0.534

Code:

7000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000

Wikidata_id:

Q12147

Wikidata_label:

health

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Private Health Care

Score:

57

Magnitude:

0.538

Code:

7012000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07012000

Wikidata_id:

Q615678

Wikidata_label:

private healthcare

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

56

Magnitude:

0.522

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

52

Magnitude:

0.487

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

36.8

Gunning-Fog Score

16.5

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

98

Sprache Difficult Word Count

90

Patrick Leahy

We can and must do more. The Seniors Safety Act would allow the Attorney General to bring injunctive actions to stop false claims and illegal kickback schemes involving federal health care programs. The bill would also provide law enforcement authorities with additional investigatory tools to uncover, investigate, and prosecute health care offenses in both criminal and civil proceedings.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-3.04452

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.15789

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.15789

Leans Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.30228

VADER

-0.46

Negative

Topics

Topic:

Health > Healthcare Policy

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.184

Code:

7013000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07013000

Wikidata_id:

Q1519812

Wikidata_label:

health policy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

77

Magnitude:

0.142

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Police

Score:

75

Magnitude:

0.138

Code:

2003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000

Wikidata_id:

Q35535

Wikidata_label:

police

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare

Score:

62

Magnitude:

0.114

Code:

9002002

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002

Wikidata_id:

Q629029

Wikidata_label:

occupational health and safety

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

28.2

Gunning-Fog Score

18.1

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.2

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

23

Sprache Difficult Word Count

31

Patrick Leahy

In addition, whistle-blowers who tip off law enforcement officers about health care fraud would be authorized under the Seniors Safety Act to seek court permission to review information obtained by the government to enhance their assistance in False Claims Act lawsuits. Such qui tam, or whistle-blower, suits have dramatically enhanced the government's ability to uncover health care fraud. The Act would allow whistle-blowers and their qui tam suits to become even more effective.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.11111

Leans Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.11111

Leans Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.20067

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.61905

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.61905

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.35812

VADER

0.762

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Police

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.105

Code:

2003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000

Wikidata_id:

Q35535

Wikidata_label:

police

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Healthcare Policy

Score:

86

Magnitude:

0.09

Code:

7013000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07013000

Wikidata_id:

Q1519812

Wikidata_label:

health policy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

80

Magnitude:

0.084

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Government

Score:

80

Magnitude:

0.083

Code:

11006000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000

Wikidata_id:

Q7188

Wikidata_label:

government

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health

Score:

74

Magnitude:

0.077

Code:

7000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000

Wikidata_id:

Q12147

Wikidata_label:

health

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)

Score:

66

Magnitude:

0.069

Code:

2002000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000

Wikidata_id:

Q105985

Wikidata_label:

judiciary

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Sport > Basketball

Score:

58

Magnitude:

0.061

Code:

15008000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15008000

Wikidata_id:

Q5372

Wikidata_label:

basketball

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

57

Magnitude:

0.06

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

38.6

Gunning-Fog Score

17

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

26

Sprache Difficult Word Count

31

Patrick Leahy

Finally, the Act would extend anti-fraud and anti-kickback safeguards to the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. These are all important steps that will help cut down on the enormous health care fraud losses.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.66667

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.66667

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.29928

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.07692

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.07692

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.1431

VADER

0.584

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Labor > Health and Safety at Work

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.18

Code:

9013000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09013000

Wikidata_id:

Q629029

Wikidata_label:

occupational health and safety

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

92

Magnitude:

0.166

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

89

Magnitude:

0.161

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health

Score:

76

Magnitude:

0.138

Code:

7000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000

Wikidata_id:

Q12147

Wikidata_label:

health

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare

Score:

59

Magnitude:

0.106

Code:

9002002

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002

Wikidata_id:

Q629029

Wikidata_label:

occupational health and safety

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

9.4

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

58.5

Gunning-Fog Score

10.4

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

11.3

Dale-Chall Readability Score

6.3

Sprache Readability Score

3.8

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

12

Sprache Difficult Word Count

13

Patrick Leahy

As life expectancies continue to increase, long-term care planning specialists estimate that over 40 percent of those turning 65 eventually will need nursing home care, and that 20 percent of those seniors will spend five years or more in homes. Indeed, many of us already have experienced having our parents, family members or other loved ones spend time in a nursing home. We owe it to them and to ourselves to give the residents of nursing homes the best and safest care they can get.

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)

1.27297

VADER

0.971

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Social Issue > Long Term Care

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.181

Code:

14018000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000

Wikidata_id:

Q6672123

Wikidata_label:

long-term care

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Lifestyle and Leisure > Lifestyle (House and Home)

Score:

85

Magnitude:

0.153

Code:

10009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10009000

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

55.8

Gunning-Fog Score

16.1

Coleman-Liau Index

10.8

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

4.9

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

19

Sprache Difficult Word Count

20

Patrick Leahy

The Justice Department has cited egregious examples of nursing homes that pocketed Medicare funds instead of providing residents with adequate care. In one case, five patients died as a result of the inadequate provision of nutrition, wound care and diabetes management by three Pennsylvania nursing homes. Yet another death occurred when a patient, who was unable to speak, was placed in a scalding tub of 138- degree water.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-0.5

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-0.5

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-0.8473

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.375

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.375

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.7376

VADER

0.128

Leans Positive

Topics

Topic:

Health > Disease

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.102

Code:

7001000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000

Wikidata_id:

Q814207

Wikidata_label:

illness

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Patient

Score:

63

Magnitude:

0.063

Code:

7019000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07019000

Wikidata_id:

Q12147

Wikidata_label:

health

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

40.8

Gunning-Fog Score

16.7

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

27

Sprache Difficult Word Count

29

Patrick Leahy

This Act provides additional peace of mind to nursing home residents and their families by providing federal law enforcement with the authority to investigate and prosecute operators of nursing homes for willfully engaging in patterns of health and safety violations in the care of nursing home residents. The Act also protects whistle-blowers from retaliation for reporting such violations.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-2.3979

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.61905

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.61905

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.35812

VADER

0.612

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Police

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.063

Code:

2003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000

Wikidata_id:

Q35535

Wikidata_label:

police

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights

Score:

81

Magnitude:

0.051

Code:

2007000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000

Wikidata_id:

Q5167661

Wikidata_label:

justice

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

19.2

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

7.4

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

22

Sprache Difficult Word Count

22

Patrick Leahy

This title of the Seniors Safety Act would authorize the Attorney General to use forfeited funds to pay restitution to victims of fraudulent activity, and authorize the courts to require the forfeiture of proceeds from retirement-related offenses. In addition, it would exempt false claims actions from being stayed in bankruptcy proceedings and ensure that debts due to the United States from false claims actions are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-3.04452

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.17647

Leans Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.17647

Leans Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-0.33647

VADER

0.052

Neutral

Topics

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.177

Code:

2002000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000

Wikidata_id:

Q105985

Wikidata_label:

judiciary

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Market and Exchange > Securities

Score:

64

Magnitude:

0.114

Code:

4009003

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04009003

Wikidata_id:

Q169489

Wikidata_label:

security

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud

Score:

57

Magnitude:

0.101

Code:

2012001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001

Wikidata_id:

Q28813

Wikidata_label:

fraud

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

19

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8.5

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

30

Sprache Difficult Word Count

34

Patrick Leahy

We all deserve to age with dignity and free of the threat of abuse or fraud. No one can guarantee that this will happen, but the Senior Safety Act can be a powerful new tool to help crack down on those who prey upon older Americans. This effort is about all of us and our families.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.94591

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.25

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.25

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.45199

VADER

0.825

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Social Issue > Abusive Behavior

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.155

Code:

14022000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000

Wikidata_id:

Q600571

Wikidata_label:

abuse

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Social Issue > Family

Score:

89

Magnitude:

0.138

Code:

14006000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000

Wikidata_id:

Q8436

Wikidata_label:

family

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Social Issue > People

Score:

53

Magnitude:

0.082

Code:

14024000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000

Wikidata_id:

Q1156970

Wikidata_label:

humanity

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

8.3

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

68.5

Gunning-Fog Score

10.3

Coleman-Liau Index

7.5

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

6.6

Dale-Chall Readability Score

4

Sprache Readability Score

4.3

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

11

Sprache Difficult Word Count

17

Patrick Leahy

These are problems that have persisted too long. It is past the time for the Senate to act. I ask unanimous consent that the text of the legislation be printed in the Record.

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

-0.202

Slightly Negative

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Parliament > Upper House

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.196

Code:

11009001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009001

Wikidata_id:

Q637846

Wikidata_label:

upper house

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Crime, Law and Justice > Laws

Score:

99

Magnitude:

0.194

Code:

2006000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000

Wikidata_id:

Q7748

Wikidata_label:

law

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Parliament

Score:

79

Magnitude:

0.155

Code:

11009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000

Wikidata_id:

Q35749

Wikidata_label:

parliament

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

5.1

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

77.7

Gunning-Fog Score

8

Coleman-Liau Index

9

SMOG Index

9

Automated Readability Index

3.9

Dale-Chall Readability Score

4.4

Sprache Readability Score

2.6

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

8

Sprache Difficult Word Count

8

Pete Domenici

Madam President, I rise today to introduce a bill that will amend Title V of the Higher Education Act. Specifically, this bill will eliminate the "50 percent" low-income assurance constraint currently required for Hispanic Serving Institutions to be eligible for grants under Title V of the Higher Education Act.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.09861

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0

VADER

0.511

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Education

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.1

Code:

5000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05000000

Wikidata_id:

Q8434

Wikidata_label:

education

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

29.2

Gunning-Fog Score

14.8

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

20

Sprache Difficult Word Count

22

Pete Domenici

Title V of the Higher Education Act is the primary vehicle used to target urgently needed funds to Hispanic Serving Institutions so that they can strengthen and expand their institutional capacity. Grants under this section can be used by higher education institutions to improve academic quality, institutional management, and financial stability. These grants are essential to institutions that provide and increase the number of educational opportunities available to Hispanic students.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.6

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.6

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.09861

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.73333

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.73333

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.6864

VADER

0.926

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Education > School > Elementary Schools

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.565

Code:

5005001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005001

Wikidata_id:

Q9842

Wikidata_label:

primary school

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Education

Score:

81

Magnitude:

0.458

Code:

5000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05000000

Wikidata_id:

Q8434

Wikidata_label:

education

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Education > Teaching and Learning > Students

Score:

57

Magnitude:

0.32

Code:

5010001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001

Wikidata_id:

Q48282

Wikidata_label:

student

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

4.3

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

9.3

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

36

Sprache Difficult Word Count

32

Pete Domenici

Under current guidelines, in order to qualify for a grant under Title V, an institution must have at least 25 percent full time, Hispanic undergraduate student enrollment, and not less than 50 percent of its Hispanic student population must be low income. Title V grants are awarded for 5 years, with a minimum two year wait out period after the termination of a grant period before eligibility to apply for another grant. During fiscal year 2002, 191 institutions were awarded grants.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

-1

Very Negative

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

-1.09861

Harvard-IV (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

2.56495

VADER

0.912

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Education > Teaching and Learning > Students

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.339

Code:

5010001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001

Wikidata_id:

Q48282

Wikidata_label:

student

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Business (General) > Institution

Score:

52

Magnitude:

0.177

Code:

4018001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04018001

Wikidata_id:

Q159810

Wikidata_label:

economy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

38.4

Gunning-Fog Score

18.2

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

29

Sprache Difficult Word Count

21

Pete Domenici

Title V's current "50 percent" low-income assurance requirement is an unnecessary bureaucratic regulation that constrains Hispanic Serving Institutions abilities to implement programs designed to provide long range solutions to Hispanic higher education challenges. Currently, there are no government authorized means to collect student financial data, and, although some information can be extrapolated from student financial aid forms, it is not enough information to complete the Title V forms.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.2

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.2

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0.33647

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.38462

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.38462

Somewhat Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.74721

VADER

0.494

Positive

Topics

Topic:

Politics > Interior Policy > Personal Data Collection

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.241

Code:

11016006

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11016006

Wikidata_id:

Q1999831

Wikidata_label:

privacy policy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Education > Teaching and Learning > Students

Score:

70

Magnitude:

0.167

Code:

5010001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001

Wikidata_id:

Q48282

Wikidata_label:

student

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Education

Score:

65

Magnitude:

0.157

Code:

5000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05000000

Wikidata_id:

Q8434

Wikidata_label:

education

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

1.4

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

9.9

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

36

Sprache Difficult Word Count

37

Pete Domenici

The bill I am introducing today will improve the HSI eligibility requirements by allowing applicants for Title V funding to satisfy the 50 percent low-income Hispanic student population criterion with appropriate evidence of student eligibility for Title IV, need-based, aid. The revised Title V section will retain the requirement that to be eligible for title V funds, an institution must have an enrollment of needy students. However, rather than conditioning grant qualification upon the cumbersome requirement that institutions prove 50 percent of their Hispanic students are low income, it will allow institutions to qualify for Title V money if 50 percent of the students are receiving need-based assistance under title IV or a substantial percentage of the students are receiving Pell Grants.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.33333

Somewhat Positive

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

0.818

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Education > Teaching and Learning > Students

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.609

Code:

5010001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001

Wikidata_id:

Q48282

Wikidata_label:

student

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

8.2

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8.6

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

52

Sprache Difficult Word Count

44

Pete Domenici

The Higher Education Act of 1965 was signed into law for the purpose of increasing access to higher education for all citizens of the United States and of strengthening the capacity of higher education institutions to better serve their communities. The reauthorization of the Higher Education Act during the 108th Congress presents a powerful opportunity for the nation to address the higher education needs of the nation's Hispanic-Serving Institutions, which serve the largest concentrations of Hispanic higher education students in the United States.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.94591

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.46667

Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.46667

Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.93827

VADER

0.946

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Education

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.63

Code:

5000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05000000

Wikidata_id:

Q8434

Wikidata_label:

education

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

4.1

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

8.9

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

36

Sprache Difficult Word Count

28

Pete Domenici

Hispanic Serving Institutions provide the quality education essential to full participation in today's society. Many students in my home state of New Mexico have benefited from the academic excellence that Hispanic Serving Institutions seek to provide. Title V grants are intended to provide assistance to these less advantaged, developing institutions. However, by convoluting the application process, Congress is preventing these institutions from applying for grants and obstructing their development.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0.2

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0.2

Leans Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0.33647

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.6

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.6

Very Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

1.27297

VADER

0.838

Very Positive

Topics

Topic:

Economy, Business and Finance > Business (General) > Institution

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.129

Code:

4018001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04018001

Wikidata_id:

Q159810

Wikidata_label:

economy

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Education > Teaching and Learning > Students

Score:

95

Magnitude:

0.123

Code:

5010001

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001

Wikidata_id:

Q48282

Wikidata_label:

student

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Education

Score:

94

Magnitude:

0.122

Code:

5000000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05000000

Wikidata_id:

Q8434

Wikidata_label:

education

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Election

Score:

82

Magnitude:

0.106

Code:

11003000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000

Wikidata_id:

Q40231

Wikidata_label:

public election

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

12.8

Gunning-Fog Score

18.5

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

9.3

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

37

Sprache Difficult Word Count

33

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

Saxby Chambliss

Madam President, I rise today to introduce legislation, along with my colleague Senator Miller of Georgia, that would amend the Medicare portion of the Social Security Act to exclude brachytherapy devices from the prospective payment system for outpatient hospital services under the Medicare Program. Currently, the number of devices reimbursed by Medicare is one set number and non- specific to the prostate cancer patient.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.25

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.25

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.45199

VADER

-0.511

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Health > Disease > Cancer

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.072

Code:

7001004

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004

Wikidata_id:

Q12078

Wikidata_label:

cancer

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Politics > Parliament

Score:

94

Magnitude:

0.068

Code:

11009000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000

Wikidata_id:

Q35749

Wikidata_label:

parliament

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Disease

Score:

88

Magnitude:

0.063

Code:

7001000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000

Wikidata_id:

Q814207

Wikidata_label:

illness

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

13.1

Gunning-Fog Score

19

Coleman-Liau Index

12

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

12

Dale-Chall Readability Score

9

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

30

Sprache Difficult Word Count

32

Saxby Chambliss

Prostate cancer accounts for 43 percent of all cancers found in men -- more than triple the rate of lung cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 221,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2003 and approximately 27,000 of these men will die as a result. The American Cancer Society also estimates that about 5,700 men diagnosed will be from Georgia and nearly 700 of them may die. This legislation will help some of these men fight and survive this indiscriminate killer. Over 130,000 men and their sons nationwide have been treated with brachytherapy Theraseeds to date.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

0

Neutral

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

0

Harvard-IV (Relative)

-0.53846

Very Negative

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

-0.53846

Very Negative

Harvard-IV (Logit)

-1.09861

VADER

-0.983

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Health > Disease > Cancer

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.978

Code:

7001004

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004

Wikidata_id:

Q12078

Wikidata_label:

cancer

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Disease

Score:

67

Magnitude:

0.652

Code:

7001000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000

Wikidata_id:

Q814207

Wikidata_label:

illness

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

10.4

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

58.6

Gunning-Fog Score

11.9

Coleman-Liau Index

10.4

SMOG Index

12

Automated Readability Index

10.2

Dale-Chall Readability Score

5.6

Sprache Readability Score

5

Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score

31

Sprache Difficult Word Count

26

Saxby Chambliss

Brachytherapy is an important form of radiation treatment for prostate cancer in which radioactive "seeds" are implanted into the patient. While there are several ways to treat prostate cancer, patients need the freedom to choose the treatment that best suits them and their situation. Tremendous variations exist that may effect the clinical requirements for cancer patients using brachytherapy theraseeds, including variations in the types of radioactive isotopes, as well as the number and radioactive intensity of the seeds. The brachytherapy community indicates that these variations result in considerable differences in total brachytherapy costs among patients, varying from several hundred dollars to over $10,000 per patient. Prostate brachytherapy is different from many other clinical interventions because of the dramatic variability in the type, number and radioactivity of brachytherapy seeds needed to treat each patient. This variability is due to differences in the clinical presentation from patient to patient, including the type, staging, and size of a patient's cancer. This variability also results in a broad range of costs per patient. This legislation will allow a more fair reimbursement for physicians who are using brachytherapy to treat prostate cancer patients. This bill will also allow Medicare patients to receive another type of therapy when making decisions and dealing with the reality of being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Sentiment

Loughran McDonald (Relative)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Absolute)

1

Very Positive

Loughran McDonald (Logit)

1.60944

Harvard-IV (Relative)

0.3

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Absolute)

0.3

Slightly Positive

Harvard-IV (Logit)

0.603

VADER

-0.617

Very Negative

Topics

Topic:

Health > Disease

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.561

Code:

7001000

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000

Wikidata_id:

Q814207

Wikidata_label:

illness

Source:

IPTC Subject

Topic:

Health > Disease > Cancer

Score:

85

Magnitude:

0.474

Code:

7001004

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004

Wikidata_id:

Q12078

Wikidata_label:

cancer

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

18

Gunning-Fog Score

18.7

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

87

Sprache Difficult Word Count

59

Saxby Chambliss

I encourage all of my colleagues to support this piece of legislation so that men suffering with prostate cancer will have more coverage under Medicare should they choose brachytherapy for their treatment.

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

-0.42

Negative

Topics

Topic:

Health > Disease > Cancer

Score:

100

Magnitude:

0.136

Code:

7001004

Url:

https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004

Wikidata_id:

Q12078

Wikidata_label:

cancer

Source:

IPTC Subject

Readability

Flesch-Kincaid Grade

12

Flesch-Kincaid Ease

31.6

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

11

Sprache Difficult Word Count

12

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