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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
2 Topics
Entities
Moderation
4 Speakers
Entities
No entities found
Moderation
No moderation found
Speakers
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 55 sentences of a total of 128 sentences.
43%
Joe Biden said 986 words of a total of 2569 words.
39%
Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 37 sentences of a total of 128 sentences.
29%
Russ Feingold said 838 words of a total of 2569 words.
33%
Chris Dodd Chris Dodd said 34 sentences of a total of 128 sentences.
27%
Chris Dodd said 728 words of a total of 2569 words.
29%
Richard Lugar Richard Lugar said 2 sentences of a total of 128 sentences.
2%
Richard Lugar said 17 words of a total of 2569 words.
1%
Full Transcript
Richard Lugar
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
47.9830056429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.1971696764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
2.928317152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.0911090076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.4017050844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1387936296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0333818374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0046136236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0023525256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0017449176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003106352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Human Interest > Award and Prize > Record
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
8006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001
Wikidata_id:
Q1241356
Wikidata_label:
record
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > People > Celebrity
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
8003002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08003002
Wikidata_id:
Q211236
Wikidata_label:
celebrity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
Mr. President, today Senator Lugar and I, along with several other colleagues, introduce a bill that is designed to increase pressure on the government of Sudan to stop its campaign of genocide in Darfur.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Massacre
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.171
Code:
16006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16006000
Wikidata_id:
Q3199915
Wikidata_label:
massacre
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.126
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
There is now -- at least in the U.S. Government -- no dispute that genocide has occurred in Darfur. The Congress so stated by resolution in July. Today, in testimony to the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Secretary of State affirmed that "genocide has been committed in Darfur" and that the Government of Sudan and the janjaweed militia bear responsibility for it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Massacre
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.407
Code:
16006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16006000
Wikidata_id:
Q3199915
Wikidata_label:
massacre
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
The situation in Darfur is dire. As many as 50,000 black Africans have been killed. Sexual violence is routinely used as a weapon by the Sudanese-sponsored janjaweed militia. Over a million people are displaced from their homes. And, because the Sudanese government refused to allow unrestricted access to war-affected populations at the onset of this crisis -- a crisis of the government's making -- hundreds of thousands of people are likely to die by the end of the year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.972
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.253
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > War
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
16009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16009000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
Unless we act quickly and decisively to stop the violence in Darfur, history is going to judge us harshly for our lack of action. It may already be too late to avoid the condemnation of future generations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.927
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.143
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.086
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
On July 30, following UN Secretary General Kofi Annan's visit to Sudan, the United Nations Security Council passed resolution 1556. The resolution was, in my view, inadequate. It provided an arms embargo and travel ban against the janjaweed, but did little to pressure the very government sponsoring the militia. The resolution provided only a vague threat to apply the sanctions to the government of Sudan if it failed to take certain steps, including ending all restrictions on humanitarian workers, investigating and punishing human rights abuses, immediately beginning disarmament of the janjaweed, and resuming talks with the rebels. Sudan was given 30 days to comply.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.975
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Human Rights
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.742
Code:
11007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11007000
Wikidata_id:
Q8458
Wikidata_label:
human rights
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Joe Biden
Sudan has not satisfied the conditions for the resolution. On September 2, the Secretary General's Special Representative to Sudan reported to the Security Council that the government of Sudan has not taken any steps to disarm the janjaweed or improve security of internally displaced persons.
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)
0.95551
VADER
0.835
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.096
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.066
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
18.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
The administration's response was to propose a new draft UN resolution yesterday. Unfortunately, this resolution only delays a decision about whether or not to impose sanctions for another 30 days. It does not label what is happening in Khartoum as genocide, although it does call upon the Secretary General to establish a commission of inquiry into violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. It does not call for a chapter 7 peacekeeping mission in Darfur, and it does not call for an expansion of the mandate of the African Union Mission in Sudan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.35
Somewhat Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Human Rights
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
11007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11007000
Wikidata_id:
Q8458
Wikidata_label:
human rights
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Joe Biden
I believe the Congress must do its part to pressure the government of Sudan, and to provide additional tools to the Administration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.12
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
On July 21, Senator DeWine and I introduced S. 2705, which was aimed at pressuring the government of Sudan to fulfill commitments it made to the UN. On July 22, the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator Lugar, also introduced a bill on Sudan, S. 2720. It had the same objective, though its provisions were different from the Biden- DeWine bill in several respects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.193
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.104
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
Over the recess, the chairman and I worked together to develop a joint bill. I believe it is important that the committee speak with one voice on the genocide in Darfur. I also recognize that this late in the congressional session, most legislation will require unanimous consent to pass. So I hope our joint effort will prove successful.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.865
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Massacre
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.116
Code:
16006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16006000
Wikidata_id:
Q3199915
Wikidata_label:
massacre
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.068
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
The bill we introduce today authorizes $200 million in humanitarian assistance for Darfur. It holds out the promise of $100 million in assistance for Sudan in connection with a peace agreement between the government and rebels in the south, but only if the President certifies that Khartoum takes demonstrable steps that it has stopped attacking civilians, disarmed the janjaweed and allowed unfettered access to Darfur for humanitarian workers. If the President cannot make this certification within 120 days, the bill requires that the President block the assets of senior members of the government of Khartoum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
-0.676
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.099
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Sport > Basketball
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.067
Code:
15008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15008000
Wikidata_id:
Q5372
Wikidata_label:
basketball
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.056
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
26.9
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
The bill does not go as far as I would have liked. The Biden-DeWine bill provided additional resources to implement a north-south peace agreement as an incentive to the Khartoum government, and it provided for additional sanctions, including those sanctions already set forth in the Sudan Peace Act. But I have agreed to join with the chairman to take this intermediate action.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Diplomacy > Peace Negotiations
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.164
Code:
11002003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11002003
Wikidata_id:
Q2632158
Wikidata_label:
peacebuilding
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.104
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
I want to make clear that this bill should only be considered a first step. If the tragedy in Darfur continues, and if Khartoum continues to ignore the demands of the international community that it cease the violence in Darfur, I intend to introduce stronger legislation next year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.077
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
Today the Secretary of State spoke clearly, for all the world to hear -- genocide has occurred in western Sudan. Hundreds of thousands of lives are on the line. We cannot say we were not warned. We cannot say we did not know. We cannot say that we lacked the means to respond. We are obligated, by the Genocide Convention and our collective conscience, to act to assist the people suffering and to prevent further violence. Immediate support for the African Union is necessary, but not sufficient to respond to the situation in Darfur. In addition, we need to press for a UN resolution that authorizes a multilateral force with a mandate to protect civilians. We also should look outside Africa for military and logistical assistance, rather than relying solely on the African Union.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.404
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Massacre
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.607
Code:
16006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16006000
Wikidata_id:
Q3199915
Wikidata_label:
massacre
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > International Law
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.375
Code:
2011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02011000
Wikidata_id:
Q4394526
Wikidata_label:
international law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.335
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Joe Biden
What is occurring in Darfur is a travesty. Our response has not been commensurate with the suffering there. It is imperative that the United States and the international community increase assistance to the displaced, and increase pressure on the government of Sudan to take action.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Foreign Aid
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.563
Code:
11005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2827815
Wikidata_label:
international aid
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce the Computer Trespass Clarification Act of 2004, which would amend and clarify section 217 of the USA-PATRIOT Act. Section 217 addresses the interception of computer trespass communications. This bill would modify existing law to more accurately reflect the intent of the provision, and also protect against invasions of privacy.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.127
Code:
4003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003000
Wikidata_id:
Q179310
Wikidata_label:
computing
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:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Hardware
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.066
Code:
4003001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003001
Wikidata_id:
Q11351
Wikidata_label:
organic chemistry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Russ Feingold
Section 217 was designed to permit law enforcement to assist computer owners who are subject to denial of service attacks or other episodes of hacking. The original Department of Justice draft of the bill that later became the PATRIOT Act included this provision. A section-by- section analysis provided by the Department on September 19, 2001, stated the following:
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
0.422
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.17
Code:
2003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000
Wikidata_id:
Q35535
Wikidata_label:
police
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.11
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Russ Feingold
I strongly supported the goal of giving computer system owners the ability to call in law enforcement to help defend themselves against hacking. Including such a provision in the PATRIOT Act made a lot of sense. Unfortunately, the drafters of the provision made it much broader than necessary, and refused to amend it at the time we debated the bill in 2001. As a result, the law now gives the government the authority to intercept communications by people using computers owned by others as long as they have allegedly engaged in some unauthorized activity on the computer, and the owner gives permission for the computer to be monitored.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.304
Code:
2003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000
Wikidata_id:
Q35535
Wikidata_label:
police
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Hardware
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.277
Code:
4003001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003001
Wikidata_id:
Q11351
Wikidata_label:
organic chemistry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.163
Code:
4003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003000
Wikidata_id:
Q179310
Wikidata_label:
computing
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Russ Feingold
Only people who have a "contractual relationship" with the owner allowing the use of a computer are exempt from the definition of a computer trespasser under section 217 of the PATRIOT Act. Many people -- for example, college students, patrons of libraries, Internet cafes or airport business lounges, and guests at hotels -- use computers owned by others with permission, but without a contractual relationship. They could end up being the subject of government snooping if the owner of the computer gives permission to law enforcement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Hardware
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.168
Code:
4003001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003001
Wikidata_id:
Q11351
Wikidata_label:
organic chemistry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.156
Code:
4003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003000
Wikidata_id:
Q179310
Wikidata_label:
computing
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.124
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
27.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Russ Feingold
My bill would clarify that someone who has been given permission to use a computer by the owner or operator of that computer is not a computer trespasser. It would bring the existing computer trespass provision in line with the purpose of section 217 as expressed in the Department of Justice's initial explanation of the provision. Section 217 was intended to target only a narrow class of people: unauthorized cyberhackers. It was not intended to give the government the opportunity to engage in widespread surveillance of computer users without a warrant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.317
Code:
4003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003000
Wikidata_id:
Q179310
Wikidata_label:
computing
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Hardware
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.229
Code:
4003001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003001
Wikidata_id:
Q11351
Wikidata_label:
organic chemistry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Russ Feingold
We don't know, of course, whether such surveillance is taking place. Unless criminal charges are brought against someone as a result of such surveillance, there would never be any notice at all that the surveillance has taken place. The computer owner authorizes the surveillance, and the FBI carries it out. There is no warrant, no court proceeding, no opportunity even for the subject of the surveillance to challenge the assertion of the computer owner that some unauthorized use of the computer has occurred.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.791
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime > Computer Crime
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.301
Code:
2001002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001002
Wikidata_id:
Q29137
Wikidata_label:
cybercrime
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Russ Feingold
The Computer Trespass Clarification Act would modify the computer trespass provision to protect against abuse, while still maintaining its usefulness in cases of denial of service attacks and other forms of hacking.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
4003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003000
Wikidata_id:
Q179310
Wikidata_label:
computing
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Hardware
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
4003001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003001
Wikidata_id:
Q11351
Wikidata_label:
organic chemistry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
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
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Russ Feingold
First, it would require that the owner or operator of the protected computer authorizing the interception has been subject to "communications activity that threatens the integrity or operation of such computer." In other words, the owner has to be the target of some kind of hacking.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.44
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.144
Code:
4003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003000
Wikidata_id:
Q179310
Wikidata_label:
computing
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Hardware
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.073
Code:
4003001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003001
Wikidata_id:
Q11351
Wikidata_label:
organic chemistry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Russ Feingold
Second, the bill would clarify that to be excluded from the definition of computer trespasser, a person who has permission to use a computer does not need to have a contractual relationship granting that permission.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.119
Code:
4003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003000
Wikidata_id:
Q179310
Wikidata_label:
computing
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Hardware
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.117
Code:
4003001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003001
Wikidata_id:
Q11351
Wikidata_label:
organic chemistry
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
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Russ Feingold
Third, the bill limits the length of warrant-less surveillance to 96 hours. This is twice as long as is allowed for an emergency wiretap. With four days of surveillance, it should not be difficult for the government to gather sufficient evidence of wrongdoing to obtain a warrant if continued surveillance is necessary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.287
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.074
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Russ Feingold
In addition, the bill would require the Attorney General to annually report on the use of Section 217 to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees. Section 217 is one of the provisions that is subject to the sunset provision in the PATRIOT Act and will expire at the end of 2005. We in the Congress need to do more oversight of the use of this and other provisions of the PATRIOT Act in order to evaluate their effectiveness.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.097
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
81
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament > Upper House
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.072
Code:
11009001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009001
Wikidata_id:
Q637846
Wikidata_label:
upper house
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Russ Feingold
The computer trespass provision now in the law as a result of section 217 of the PATRIOT Act leaves open the possibility for significant and unnecessary invasions of privacy. The reasonable and modest changes to the provision contained in this bill preserve the usefulness of the provision for investigations of cyberhacking, but reduce the possibility of abuse. We must continually seek to balance the need for effective tools to fight crime and terrorism and the civil liberties of our citizens. The Computer Trespass Clarification Act strikes the right balance and I urge my colleagues to support it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.21739
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.21739
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42286
VADER
-0.909
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.388
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime > Computer Crime
Score:
85
Magnitude:
0.331
Code:
2001002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001002
Wikidata_id:
Q29137
Wikidata_label:
cybercrime
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.268
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.23
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Russ Feingold
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
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I am pleased to rise today, together with my colleague Senator Lieberman, to introduce The Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2004.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.44
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.128
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chris Dodd
The Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2004 will put an end to an outdated legal doctrine that unfairly penalizes thousands of workers in Connecticut and in other States throughout the country whose only offense is that they sometimes work from home.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.181
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
27
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Chris Dodd
Technology has changed the way business is conducted in America. With the use of cell phones, lap-top computers, email, the Internet, mobile networking, and many other telecommunication advancements of the 21st century, Americans have a greater flexibility in where they can work without compromising productivity. Many citizens now choose to work from home or alternative offices when their physical presence is not necessary at their primary place of work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Wireless Technology
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.151
Code:
4003009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003009
Wikidata_id:
Q249
Wikidata_label:
wireless communication
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.121
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Hardware
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.118
Code:
4003001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003001
Wikidata_id:
Q11351
Wikidata_label:
organic chemistry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.083
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Science and Technology > Electronics
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
13016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13016000
Wikidata_id:
Q126095
Wikidata_label:
electronic engineering
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Chris Dodd
Telecommuting provides enormous benefits for businesses, families, and communities. It helps businesses lower costs and raise worker productivity. It reduces congestion on our roads and rails, and in so doing it lowers pollution. It helps workers better manage the demands of work and family. And last but not least, it can mean lower income taxes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.174
Leans Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.335
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.227
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Environmental Pollution
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.206
Code:
6005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06005000
Wikidata_id:
Q58734
Wikidata_label:
pollution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.174
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Chris Dodd
Yet, the many benefits to workers of telecommuting are today placed in jeopardy because of current law in New York. Today, New York State requires that workers pay income tax on income even if it is not earned in the State through their "convenience of the employer" rule. While there are several States that have the "convenience of the employer" rule, no other State applies it with the same rigor as New York.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.24
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chris Dodd
New York's "convenience of the employer" rule requires that by working for a New York employer, all income earned from that employer must be declared in New York so long as the worker "could" perform his or her duties in New York. A worker for a New York employer who works part-time from home in Connecticut or another State is still subject to taxation by New York on 100 percent of his or her income. At the same time, the work done by that worker in a State outside New York is subject to taxation by that State.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.295
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.156
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chris Dodd
This unfairly subjects many workers who telecommute from their homes or from satellite offices outside of New York to a double tax on that part of the income earned from home. According to Connecticut's Attorney General, thousands of Connecticut residents alone are affected by this unfair double taxation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Topics
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Lifestyle (House and Home)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.086
Code:
10009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10009000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.068
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chris Dodd
This potential for double taxation is not only unfair, but it is an incentive for workers not to telecommute, when what we should be doing is providing an incentive to encourage telecommuting.
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
0.905
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chris Dodd
Legislation is needed to protect these honest workers who deserve fair and equitable treatment under the law. The Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2004 does this specifically by preventing a state from engaging in the current fiction of deeming a nonresident to be in the taxing State when the nonresident is actually working in another State. In doing so, it will eliminate the possibility that citizens will be double-taxed when telecommuting.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.131
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
81
Magnitude:
0.106
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.078
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
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Chris Dodd
Establishing a "physical presence" test -- as this legislation would do -- is the most logical basis for determining tax status. If a worker is in a State, and taking advantage of that State's infrastructure, the worker should pay taxes in that State.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.131
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.098
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employee
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.073
Code:
9016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09016000
Wikidata_id:
Q703534
Wikidata_label:
employee
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chris Dodd
Some suggest that the double-taxation quandary can easily be fixed by having other States provide a tax credit to those telecommuters. However, why should Connecticut, or any other State, be required to allow a credit on income actually earned in the State? If a worker is working in Connecticut, he or she is benefiting from a range of services paid for and maintained by Connecticut including roads, water, police, fire protection, and communications services. It's only fair that Connecticut ask that worker to help support the services that he or she uses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.1
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.093
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
92
Magnitude:
0.091
Code:
2003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000
Wikidata_id:
Q35535
Wikidata_label:
police
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.09
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Credit and Debit
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.087
Code:
4008020
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008020
Wikidata_id:
Q3196867
Wikidata_label:
debt
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment > Job Layoffs
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.087
Code:
9003002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003002
Wikidata_id:
Q1462531
Wikidata_label:
layoff
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information > Layoffs and Downsizing
Score:
77
Magnitude:
0.077
Code:
4016025
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04016025
Wikidata_id:
Q13634065
Wikidata_label:
layoff
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employee
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.062
Code:
9016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09016000
Wikidata_id:
Q703534
Wikidata_label:
employee
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.058
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Chris Dodd
This is not just an issue which deals with a small group of citizens from one small State. Rather, this is an issue which affects workers all over the country. It will only grow more pressing as people and businesses continue to seek to take advantage of new technologies that affect the way we live and work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.435
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Chris Dodd
I hope our colleagues will favorably consider this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.099
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Chris Dodd
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