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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

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Dianne Feinstein
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Joe Biden
Joe Biden said 102 sentences of a total of 1118 sentences.
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Herb Kohl
Herb Kohl said 95 sentences of a total of 1118 sentences.
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Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton said 61 sentences of a total of 1118 sentences.
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Sam Brownback
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Russ Feingold
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Robert Byrd
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Olympia J. Snowe
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Ken Salazar
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Barack Obama
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Chris Dodd
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George Voinovich
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Ted Kennedy
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Daniel K. Akaka
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Tom Harkin
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John Cornyn
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Dick Durbin
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Orrin Hatch
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Ted Stevens
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Carl Levin
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Joseph Lieberman
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Daniel K. Inouye
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Full Transcript

Herb Kohl

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act with Senators Specter, Leahy, Kyl, and Schumer.
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
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1088194665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0155206566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045862555
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Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009017237
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Harassment > Threatening
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Self-Harm
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Sexual > Minors
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Self-Harm > Instructions
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Self-Harm > Intent
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Hate > Threatening
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Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.17
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
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parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.031
Magnitude:
21
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Herb Kohl

As the problem of cigarette trafficking continues to worsen, we must provide law enforcement officials with the tools they need to crack down on cigarette trafficking. The PACT Act closes loopholes in current tobacco trafficking laws, enhances penalties for violations, and provides law enforcement with new tools to combat the innovative new methods being used by cigarette traffickers to distribute their products. Each day we delay its passage, terrorists and criminals raise more money, States lose significant amounts of tax revenue, and kids have easy access to tobacco products sold over the internet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.954
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1663567149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0460595562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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Hate
0.002765245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
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Hate > Threatening
3.9222E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime > Drug Trafficking
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.397
Code:
2001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001004
Wikidata_id:
Q844924
Wikidata_label:
drug trafficking
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.371
Code:
2003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000
Wikidata_id:
Q35535
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IPTC Subject
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.672
Magnitude:
93
Code:
12
Url:
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Comparative Agendas
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
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Herb Kohl

The cost to Americans is not merely financial. Tobacco smuggling also poses a significant threat to innocent people around the world. It has developed into a popular, and highly profitable, means of generating revenue for criminal and terrorist organizations. Hezbollah, for example, earned $1.5 million between 1996 and 2000 by engaging in tobacco trafficking in the United States. Al Qaeda and Hamas have also generated significant revenue from the sale of counterfeit cigarettes. That money is often raised right here in the United States, and it is then funneled back to these international terrorist groups. Cutting off financial support to terrorist groups is an integral part of protecting this country against future attacks, and it was an important recommendation of the 9/11 Commission. We can no longer continue to let terrorist organizations exploit weaknesses in our tobacco laws to generate significant amounts of money. The cost of doing nothing is too great.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3125
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3125
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.62571
VADER
-0.957
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0240650435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.42959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Process Industry > Tobacco
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.827
Code:
4013008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04013008
Wikidata_id:
Q907703
Wikidata_label:
tobacco industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Act of Terror
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.608
Code:
16001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16001000
Wikidata_id:
Q2223653
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IPTC Subject
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
40.705
Magnitude:
148
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
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Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
31.004
Magnitude:
148
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
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12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51

Herb Kohl

This is not a minor problem. Cigarette smuggling is a multibillion dollar a year phenomenon and is getting worse. In 1998, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) had six active tobacco smuggling investigations. In 2005, that number swelled to 452.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.56495
VADER
-0.701
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0784027681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.029503362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2936E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Firearms
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.154
Code:
11001006
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001006
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Process Industry > Tobacco
Score:
85
Magnitude:
0.131
Code:
4013008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04013008
Wikidata_id:
Q907703
Wikidata_label:
tobacco industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
76.166
Magnitude:
40
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Herb Kohl

The number of cases alone, however, does not sufficiently put this problem into perspective. The amount of money involved is truly astonishing. Cigarette trafficking, including the illegal sale of tobacco products over the internet, costs States billions of dollars in lost tax revenue each year. It is estimated that $3.8 billion of tax revenue were lost, at the Federal and State level, in 2004 to tobacco smuggling. As lost tobacco tax revenue lines the pockets of criminals and terrorist groups, States are being forced to increase college tuition and restrict access to other public programs because of lost revenues. Tobacco smuggling may provide some with cheap access to cigarettes, but those cheap cigarettes are coming at a significant cost to the rest of us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.40741
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.40741
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.83035
VADER
-0.911
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.4719750956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3117292421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1573751797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0254743471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0042317934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008220856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007262592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000274333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000142439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001128384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Process Industry > Tobacco
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
4013008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04013008
Wikidata_id:
Q907703
Wikidata_label:
tobacco industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
80.917
Magnitude:
122
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Herb Kohl

According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), cigarette trafficking investigations are growing more and more complex, and take longer to resolve. More people are selling cigarettes illegally, and they are getting better at it. As these cases become more difficult to crack, we owe it to law enforcement officials to do our part to lend a helping hand. The PACT Act does that by enhancing BATFE's authority to enter premises to investigate and enforce cigarette trafficking laws. It also increases penalties for cigarette trafficking. Unless these existing laws are strengthened, traffickers will continue to operate with near impunity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.899
Very Positive
Moderation
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Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005396493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.69571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.03846E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.51402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.7659E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.736E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime > Drug Trafficking
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.501
Code:
2001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001004
Wikidata_id:
Q844924
Wikidata_label:
drug trafficking
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.147
Magnitude:
98
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Herb Kohl

Just as important, though, we must enable our country's law enforcement officials to combat the cigarette smugglers of the 21st century. The internet represents a new obstacle to enforcement. Illegal tobacco vendors around the world evade detection by conducting transactions over the internet, and then shipping their illegal products around the country to consumers. Just a few years ago, there were less than 100 vendors selling cigarettes online. Today, approximately 500 vendors sell illegal tobacco products over the internet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.946
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3078723792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007454889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001171069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.31913E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.226
Code:
2003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000
Wikidata_id:
Q35535
Wikidata_label:
police
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
68.783
Magnitude:
77
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Process Industry > Tobacco
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.124
Code:
4013008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04013008
Wikidata_id:
Q907703
Wikidata_label:
tobacco industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
22.781
Magnitude:
77
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Herb Kohl

Without new and innovative enforcement methods, law enforcement will not be able to effectively address the growing challenges facing them today. The PACT Act sets out to do just that by empowering States to go after out-of-State sellers who are violating their tax laws and by cutting off their method of delivery. A significant part of this problem involves the shipment of contraband cigarettes through the United States Postal Service (USPS). This bill would cut off online vendors' access to the USPS. We would treat cigarettes just like we treat alcohol, making it illegal to ship them through the U.S. mails and cutting off a large portion of the delivery system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.564
Very Positive
Moderation
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002330831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.00517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.00125E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1058E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.234
Code:
2003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000
Wikidata_id:
Q35535
Wikidata_label:
police
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.039
Magnitude:
112
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.119
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Herb Kohl

In addition, it would facilitate cooperation between law enforcement and private carriers, who are sometimes the unwitting delivery arm of these tobacco traffickers. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to compile a list of sellers who are engaging in illegal cigarette sales, and that list would be distributed to private carriers, like UPS and FedEx. Providing this information to these companies, who have already begun to cooperate with law enforcement in this area, would then be empowered to cut off shipments for those of their customers who are engaging in tobacco smuggling.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0965982734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0134742513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019498624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016392456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011665391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000144745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.05601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.04918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.7701E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.917E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.24E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Process Industry > Tobacco
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.326
Code:
4013008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04013008
Wikidata_id:
Q907703
Wikidata_label:
tobacco industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.289
Code:
4016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04016000
Wikidata_id:
Q1391314
Wikidata_label:
business information
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
83
Magnitude:
0.27
Code:
2003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000
Wikidata_id:
Q35535
Wikidata_label:
police
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
54.838
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
36.58
Magnitude:
92
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Herb Kohl

The PACT Act is a comprehensive bill to put these illegal smugglers out of business. It enjoys the strong support of tobacco companies, law enforcement officials, and the public health community. The bill contains important authorities that will enable our federal, state, and local law enforcement officials to crack down on cigarette trafficking, and thereby close off a very lucrative funding stream for international terrorist groups and other criminal enterprises. I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.147227291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0052124768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024698798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018921359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004095043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.77869E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.62185E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.49494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.18731E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7927E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.3555E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.488
Code:
2003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000
Wikidata_id:
Q35535
Wikidata_label:
police
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.926
Magnitude:
79
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Herb Kohl

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0199815797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0158766954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0052601488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039444622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001411631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001383301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.16606E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.16205E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.05385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.817E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2601E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > Newspapers
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.072
Code:
1026003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026003
Wikidata_id:
Q11032
Wikidata_label:
newspaper
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Herb Kohl

Mr. President, I rise today to offer a bill that amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide incentives for landowners to protect and improve streams and riparian habitat. This legislation would provide cost-share payments to landowners who protect and repair streamside and in-stream habitat, improve water flow and quality and initiate watershed management and planning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0343055901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0322218286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0207020872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.008865205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0025342581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017971963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0017565982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002429098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001349293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.56665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.97281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Healthcare Policy
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.113
Code:
7013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07013000
Wikidata_id:
Q1519812
Wikidata_label:
health policy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.079
Magnitude:
56
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.064
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Herb Kohl

The Stream Habitat Improvement Program, funded at $60 million annually, would direct resources to important fish habitat projects. The fisheries community has recognized the loss of habitat as a major threat to the health of sport fish populations. Farmers who participate in the program will make improvements on streams running through their property. Improvements could include repairing shoreline, removing barriers to fish passage, and planting trees to shade the water and strengthen stream banks. Further, existing partnerships, such as the National Fish Habitat Action Plan, could provide invaluable input to guide the program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.3074864633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.9903117083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0758706243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0205384116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0093478549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0091343529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0060204868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0031743315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013960775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005970368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.77406E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.217
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.761
Magnitude:
65
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Agriculture > Fishing Industry
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.16
Code:
4001002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04001002
Wikidata_id:
Q635139
Wikidata_label:
fishing industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.156
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > Plant
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.125
Code:
8008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08008000
Wikidata_id:
Q756
Wikidata_label:
plant
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > Animal
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.109
Code:
8001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08001000
Wikidata_id:
Q729
Wikidata_label:
animal
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
40

Herb Kohl

Healthy fisheries mean healthy communities. The EPA and the Fish and Wildlife Service have found that 81 percent of all stream fish communities in the U.S. have been adversely affected by either pollution or other disturbances. Rivers and streams provide essential habitat for numerous plant and animal species. Many of these species are threatened, endangered, or at risk for extinction. Degraded and altered habitats are the most frequently cited factors contributing to the decline among threatened or endangered aquatic species and among many native recreational and non-game fish species.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2838849323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1261911588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1217476442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0745789439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.009456437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0036817892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0028408931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0017839728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011901925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.76282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.92189E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Conservation > Endangered Species
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
6002001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06002001
Wikidata_id:
Q11394
Wikidata_label:
Endangered species
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.509
Magnitude:
73
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Herb Kohl

In Wisconsin alone there are almost 950,000 anglers, and almost half a million more come from out of State to fish in Wisconsin. Together these anglers spend $1 billion on fishing-related expenses in our State. This new program would advance efforts to support stream habitat restoration more effectively, which in turn will support a thriving economy and aquatic species populations. Further, healthy stream and river habitats also play an important role in the Nation's economy. Each year, about 34 million anglers spend $17 billion directly on fishing equipment and another $15 billion on trip-related expenses, food and lodging, and other recreational fishing-related expenses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.909
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1184350462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0225858224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016087241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004968863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003589724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002293217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000202416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000167354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001101257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001100881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001083081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Agriculture > Fishing Industry
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.418
Code:
4001002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04001002
Wikidata_id:
Q635139
Wikidata_label:
fishing industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.226
Magnitude:
26
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Herb Kohl

Successful management of stream and river habitat requires cooperative partnerships among producers, landowners, as well as Federal and State agencies. Offering producers and private landowners incentives and opportunities for restoring stream habitat will prevent the decline and listing of aquatic species. Building strong relationships between farm owners, private landowners and the angler community ensures that healthy fisheries will be maintained for future generations to enjoy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2620948479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1718037063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0055148197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013447507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012401641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004586115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003152205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001891664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001646558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001275496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.26747E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property > Farms
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.063
Code:
4004004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004004
Wikidata_id:
Q131596
Wikidata_label:
farm
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.726
Magnitude:
50
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.7
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Joseph Lieberman

Mr. President, today, along with my friend Senator Sam Brownback, I am introducing the Great Cats and Rare Canids Act, which will protect and foster populations of imperiled great cats and rare canines outside of North America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1201339648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0870036485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0667870219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0186698497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0180625502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076097684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020446723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013047021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005680078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005435478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.798E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.439
Magnitude:
68
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joseph Lieberman

These species, including the cheetah and the Asiatic wild dog, are threatened by habitat loss, poaching, disease, and pollution. The conservation fund established by the bill we are introducing today would sustain current conservation efforts and expand strategic measures to restore imperiled populations.
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)
0.36772
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1660003327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0165942067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0143603829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.005313463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0040455143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028099957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021875621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015777023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.29584E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.97589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.5655E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Environmental Pollution
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.151
Code:
6005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06005000
Wikidata_id:
Q58734
Wikidata_label:
pollution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.794
Magnitude:
29
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.088
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
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Joseph Lieberman

The struggle of the African wild dog is one example of the plight these large carnivores face. The less than 2,500 adults that remain not only have to combat the widespread misconception that they are livestock killers, but are extremely susceptible to those diseases common in domesticated animals. They have lost 89 percent of their habitat and are now found in only 14 of the 39 countries that comprise their historic range.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.788
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0221550479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0160758442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0146290608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0111145106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011219113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008970928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004371055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001871648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001724788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.91376E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.47453E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Wildlife
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.189
Code:
6006008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006008
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.49
Magnitude:
30
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
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
24

Joseph Lieberman

The snow leopard is another example. Like all great cats, the snow leopard needs a large tract of uninterrupted land in which to live, but the snow leopard's habitat in China has been fragmented due to human encroachment. The cats are also under extreme poaching pressures as their fur is sold on the black market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.09
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0159409377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0116345247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037922469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033987752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005640075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001788542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001010906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.20875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.01624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.24492E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.9681E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > Newspapers
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.068
Code:
1026003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026003
Wikidata_id:
Q11032
Wikidata_label:
newspaper
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
91.477
Magnitude:
42
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joseph Lieberman

The bill we are introducing today would help protect these predators at the top of the food chain. Our legislation is modeled after the highly successful Multinational Species Conservation Funds, which conserve rhinos, great apes, Asian elephants, African elephants, and marine turtles. Our bill would authorize $5 million in annual spending for the conservation of more than a dozen species of great cats and rare canines.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.038511079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0096952004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048709007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00109344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009691649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004942604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003699695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002350766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001133083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.29143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.3909E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Science and Technology > Marine Science
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.114
Code:
13014000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13014000
Wikidata_id:
Q3349060
Wikidata_label:
oceanology
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.95
Magnitude:
37
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Joseph Lieberman

I do not think our children and grandchildren will forgive us if we stand by and let these magnificent animals drift into extinction. With a relatively small investment, we can invigorate ongoing conservation efforts around the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0326888287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0132194051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038456361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014017167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001337685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009102505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003990625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.89067E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2557E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.05839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.51458E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Conservation > Endangered Species
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.18
Code:
6002001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06002001
Wikidata_id:
Q11394
Wikidata_label:
Endangered species
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
80.982
Magnitude:
21
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Conservation
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.117
Code:
6002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06002000
Wikidata_id:
Q628403
Wikidata_label:
conservation
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Dick Durbin

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
Violence
0.0319553714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0171429754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0119288896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057235269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.004276284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0020255613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005470111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005247263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003356624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.17334E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.2643E-6
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
Topic:
Health
Score:
86.544
Magnitude:
52
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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

Sam Brownback

Mr. President, I rise to speak on bipartisan legislation that Senator Landrieu and myself are introducing, the Human Cloning Prohibition Act. We do this today with 26 other cosponsors. It is important to talk about this matter as we set up for the bioethical debate which will be taking place after Easter and discuss some of the parameters and issues surrounding this topic. We have a continuum of discussion points, as this body and the rest of the country and, indeed, the world is engaged on the subject.
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)
0.63599
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0601028267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0066142151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0052321928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003088269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000140501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.03658E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.20436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.50625E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.8701E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2092E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.125E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.132
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.118
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.084
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Energy
Score:
60.733
Magnitude:
56
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Sam Brownback

There is an ethical way to move forward on stem cell research that is producing treatments and applications for human maladies, now in over 70 areas. The science continues to grow, and it is promising. I have held press conferences involving people with spinal cord injuries who could not walk and are walking again with the aid of braces. I have hosted people at press conferences who are suffering from congestive heart failure yet are now able to go up flights of stairs they couldn't even imagine previously with treatments utilizing their own adult stem cells. I have visited with cancer patients who have been treated with cord blood stem cells who are cancer-free now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1842166414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0629021961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0114297502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029375591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008743201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000373788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003113984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001999199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.70741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4264E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.08705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Prison
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.231
Code:
2005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02005000
Wikidata_id:
Q40357
Wikidata_label:
prison
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
99
Magnitude:
0.228
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
79
Magnitude:
0.184
Code:
13006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13006000
Wikidata_id:
Q42240
Wikidata_label:
research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.13
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Heart Disease
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.121
Code:
7001005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001005
Wikidata_id:
Q190805
Wikidata_label:
heart disease
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.713
Magnitude:
9
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Sam Brownback

We have new discoveries taking place. For example, in the amniotic fluid surrounding the child in the womb exists an abundant supply of stem cells that are malleable into many different types of cells. We just learned about this breakthrough less than 6 months ago, and there are no ethical problems with it whatsoever. It is a beautiful science that is developing. In the near future, I believe we are going to see these adult stem cell advances taking root and moving forward in a glorious fashion: so that people can literally walk again who were not able to walk; so that people can literally be cured of heart conditions who had no cure and were only hoping for the possibility of a transplant; so that people, instead of having a mechanical bladder control on their side, are able to have a bladder grown of their own adult stem cells around a matrix and a frame that can be inserted back in the body that would be functioning again. The science is beautiful.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0111900146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0056725647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022802064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003723457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001329884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001321875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.88718E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.4462E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.77293E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.96E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.287E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Prison
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.219
Code:
2005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02005000
Wikidata_id:
Q40357
Wikidata_label:
prison
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environment
Score:
94.445
Magnitude:
28
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Fashion
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.125
Code:
1007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01007000
Wikidata_id:
Q12684
Wikidata_label:
fashion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Sam Brownback

The ethical quagmire is significant as well: if we decide the route to pursue is to clone human beings; if we decide the route to pursue is to treat some humans as property, as a commodity to be researched and to be used. Human cloning and treating some humans as property are not the way to go.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0279390923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018479792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015358793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007227265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001816926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.62306E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.67581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.54428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.52965E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.824E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.8643E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.123
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environment
Score:
53.129
Magnitude:
62
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
40.538
Magnitude:
62
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Sam Brownback

What we are seeing from the clear science that has taken place in the past and the present is that human embryonic stem cells produce tumors. This has occurred in cloning situations and in noncloning embryonic stem cell situations. Embryonic stem cells produce tumors. A tumor in this situation is a growth of tissue that doesn't fit the intended purpose. Scientists are experiencing significant problems in this embryonic area. While we are developing treatments and applications using adult stem cells, cord blood, and, hopefully in the future, amniotic fluid, we are not seeing the same success using human embryonic cells.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.769
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3141908441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2073448384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.043492124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0025537272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011070571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008491426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005521505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005023116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.63422E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.264E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.82E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.444
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.203
Magnitude:
39
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.311
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Sam Brownback

The legislation that we put forward today, with 28 sponsors, would affirm that the United States places tremendous value on the dignity of each and every human life at whatever stage that life is in, from the very earliest moments to the very end of life. It would recognize the dignity of human life in this country and around the world. We don't want to see people recruiting women in a foreign country to give eggs on a massive scale for research purposes for the development of human clones. This legislation affirms that we stand for human dignity, from the very young human embryo to vulnerable women who could be coerced into donating eggs at potentially significant health risk to themselves. The legislation would make clear that the cloning of human persons is not something that we as a society will accept.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85185
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85185
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.32239
VADER
0.918
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.152117759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0215420281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.017062221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044883844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003111553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002481268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000242096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001533072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.53077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0806E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6306E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.387
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.736
Magnitude:
42
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.353
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
83
Magnitude:
0.321
Code:
13006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13006000
Wikidata_id:
Q42240
Wikidata_label:
research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Sam Brownback

The Brownback-Landrieu Human Cloning Prohibition Act is endorsed by the President. It will bring the United States into conformity with the United Nations, whose General Assembly called on all member states "to prohibit all forms of human cloning" by a strong 84-to-34 margin. The problem with cloning human beings is that it violates the inherent dignity of a human being on so many levels. Cloning transgresses our heritage's sacred values about what is good and what is true and what is beautiful.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0098646386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0069655689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008765409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006040555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00022434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.61826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.2214E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5135E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6781E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5468E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5411E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.762
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environment
Score:
64.296
Magnitude:
35
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
29.574
Magnitude:
35
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Sam Brownback

Western civilization is built on the tenet that every human life has immeasurable value at every stage. Human beings are ends in themselves. It is wrong to use any human purpose as a means to an end. Upon this principle are our laws founded. Without this principle, much of our law has little basis. That inherent beauty and dignity of each person at every phase of life, no matter where they are or who they are, no matter what they look like, no matter what their physical condition is, they are beautiful and unique. They are sacred. They are a child of a loving God, period.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.51231
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0100432713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.007931143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004139404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.9538E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.08496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.97696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.93193E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.06853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.886E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.6295E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.11E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Science and Technology > Applied Science > Particle Physics
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.31
Code:
13001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13001004
Wikidata_id:
Q18334
Wikidata_label:
particle physics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Energy
Score:
95.706
Magnitude:
40
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.241
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.187
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Sam Brownback

Human cloning for whatever purpose is wrong because it turns humans into commodities or spare parts or even research animals. In recent debate, human cloning has been referred to as therapeutic cloning, research cloning, or simply SCNT, somatic cell nuclear transfer. These are presented as contrasts to reproductive cloning. But it should be noted that "therapeutic," "research," and "reproductive" are merely adjectives used to describe what is done with a human clone or with a cloned human. SCNT is just the scientific description of the cloning process. It is like calling a butterfly a lepidoptera -- it still is a butterfly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0255034131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082839993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022856642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001860942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001260886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.6452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.8345E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.471E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.1253E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6981E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4493E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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
Topic:
Energy
Score:
70.425
Magnitude:
19
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.613
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environment
Score:
23.817
Magnitude:
19
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Sam Brownback

A CRS report for Congress notes:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0541795744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0335026096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073927484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005644143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004698888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.63271E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.47322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00465E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6938E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.9395E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2512E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
80.349
Magnitude:
50
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Sam Brownback

That is the CRS report definition of a human clone.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0874055724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.040443716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0264450064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002220947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006811739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005837785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003645356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.77866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.48228E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.75267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3838E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
93.181
Magnitude:
44
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Sam Brownback

Stem cell pioneer Dr. James Thomson has said:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.3421739442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0159756921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0040730843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014414429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007197805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005101936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003041042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.99139E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.77145E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.3996E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.1837E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
96.367
Magnitude:
37
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Sam Brownback

These quotes note that the SCNT process is cloning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0384700426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0094631214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049312905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035187295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009092615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002922755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001516422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001085252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.45362E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2821E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9452E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.118
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Energy
Score:
90.857
Magnitude:
47
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Sam Brownback

With reproductive and therapeutic cloning, human beings are turned into commodities or in some cases spare parts to be dissected in the laboratory, with the claim that some day they may be administered to other humans to provide a treatment. Treatments are praiseworthy but not at the expense of the destruction of other members of the human family. We all want to treat people. I want to find a cure for cancer. However, it is wrong to turn humans into a means to an end.
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)
0.26826
VADER
-0.89
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0913037744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0104602208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0078751094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074178875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007317647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000163976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001122713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.54469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.0794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.86577E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.393
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environment
Score:
49.225
Magnitude:
21
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
44.673
Magnitude:
21
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Sam Brownback

It is also wrong to exploit women for their eggs. That is the other side of the human cloning story. SCNT cloning, as proposed by proponents of the technique, would require millions of human eggs. Poor and disadvantaged women in particular would be vulnerable to exploitation via financial incentives for donation. This is troubling because retrieving such eggs violates the dignity of a woman and may cause serious harm to her health.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.95
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.139958295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0111472553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009219064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003115802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.46461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.92472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.97112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.2391E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7984E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.24E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.023E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.293
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Energy
Score:
80.84
Magnitude:
31
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Sam Brownback

The Brownback-Landrieu Human Cloning Prohibition Act is the only effective ban on human cloning. Any other so-called human cloning bans outside of this one are bans in name only and, in fact, most of them provide for human cloning for research purposes. So, under other bans, you can actually create a clone. They won't call it a clone; they will call it a product of SCNT. They will say you may create and do research on the clone; we just won't let you implant it. What is the clone, then, at that point in time? Is it in the human species at that point? Is it genetic material at that point in time? Indeed, it is. Biologically, it is a human.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.501
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0258783926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043432792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018234236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007376307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005763109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001323281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.21106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.54026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.1333E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6877E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4034E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.638
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.977
Magnitude:
67
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.363
Code:
13006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13006000
Wikidata_id:
Q42240
Wikidata_label:
research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Genetics
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.333
Code:
7014004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014004
Wikidata_id:
Q7162
Wikidata_label:
genetics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Sam Brownback

Others would only regulate what could be done with a human clone, normally requiring its destruction, but they do nothing to prevent the process of human cloning, which inherently violates human dignity. We should take a stand against turning young humans into commodities, research animals, and spare parts. We should not destroy young human lives for research purposes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.295
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0512087776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0286965951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0064559201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045973778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035825957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010435752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004966385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002366426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.83666E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.86741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0552E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.148
Code:
13006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13006000
Wikidata_id:
Q42240
Wikidata_label:
research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environment
Score:
71.01
Magnitude:
16
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.082
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Sam Brownback

That is why I urge my colleagues to support this human cloning prohibition ban.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0903473876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0432500325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018769906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008775604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006172318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000549163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002867208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001164845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.78198E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.21776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7804E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Reproduction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.208
Code:
7014003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014003
Wikidata_id:
Q351870
Wikidata_label:
reproductive medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Energy
Score:
93.382
Magnitude:
51
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

John Cornyn

Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2007, otherwise known as the WHIP Act. This bipartisan bill I introduce today is the same legislation I introduced in the 109th Congress. I am very pleased to be joined again by my good friend and colleague, Senator Tom Harkin, who shares my commitment to helping keep America fit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0339004939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0130606553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012412253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006502586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004287341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001645864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.5287E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.06433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.05343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.75984E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0408E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.113
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.078
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.223
Magnitude:
69
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

John Cornyn

Public health experts unanimously agree that people who maintain active and healthy lifestyles dramatically reduce their risk of contracting chronic diseases. And as the government works to reign in the high cost of health care, it is worth talking about what we all can do to help ourselves. As you know, prevention is key, and exercise is a primary component in the prevention of many adverse health conditions that can arise over one's lifetime. A physically fit population helps to decrease health-care costs, reduce governmental spending, reduce illnesses, and improve worker productivity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72594
VADER
0.931
Very Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0034180175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033056418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030798205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024681351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0022648452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017116628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007839889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001528662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001474197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.26786E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.56724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Government Health Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
7011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011000
Wikidata_id:
Q1519138
Wikidata_label:
national health insurance
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.6
Code:
9002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Technology
Score:
25.849
Magnitude:
52
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.301
Magnitude:
52
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

John Cornyn

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the economic cost alone to businesses in the form of health insurance and absenteeism is more that $15 billion. Additionally, Medicare and Medicaid programs currently spend $84 billion annually on five major chronic diseases: diabetes, heart disease, depression, cancer, and arthritis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.71
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.029261387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074987183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.004866629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007043578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003515877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002378706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001401969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.39989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9731E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.351E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.806E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.701
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.981
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health > Disease > Heart Disease
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.386
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
16.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

John Cornyn

Reports also show that only about 15 percent of adults perform the recommended amount of physical activity, and 40 percent of adults do not participate in any physical activity. With physical inactivity being a key contributing factor to overweight and obesity, and adversely affecting workforce productivity, we quite simply need to do more to help employers encourage exercise.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.583
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.035368785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0192620486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0155374481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010347167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002937431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002867547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002355879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.02134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.50876E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.9235E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1654E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Sport
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.227
Code:
15000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15000000
Wikidata_id:
Q349
Wikidata_label:
sport
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Technology
Score:
89.305
Magnitude:
52
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health > Illness > Obesity
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.174
Code:
7017003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07017003
Wikidata_id:
Q12174
Wikidata_label:
obesity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

John Cornyn

Given the tremendous benefits exercise provides, I believe Congress has a duty to create as many incentives as possible to get Americans off the couch, up, and moving.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.74
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0852698227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0769651553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0086732238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023804121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006666637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004239389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000144093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001079324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.01326E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.57552E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.41401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.066
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue
Score:
96
Magnitude:
0.063
Code:
14000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14000000
Wikidata_id:
Q8425
Wikidata_label:
society
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Culture (General)
Score:
79
Magnitude:
0.052
Code:
1022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01022000
Wikidata_id:
Q11042
Wikidata_label:
culture
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.052
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Housing
Score:
21.795
Magnitude:
85
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

John Cornyn

With this in mind, I am introducing the WHIP Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0107204913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048239766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033026579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001659928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.95322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
9.00138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.24366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.54589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.2061E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5862E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.34E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.064
Magnitude:
33
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

John Cornyn

Current law already permits businesses to deduct the cost of on-site workout facilities, which are provided for the benefit of employees on a pre-tax basis. But if a business wants or needs to outsource these health benefits, they and/or their employees are required to bear the full cost. In other words, employees who receive off-site fitness center subsidies are required to pay income tax on the benefits, and their employers bear the associated administrative costs of complying with the IRS rules.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0137856536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.009957674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004485692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001738937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.41035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.43572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.06059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.52122E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7332E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.3616E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.229E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Health and Safety at Work
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.308
Code:
9013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09013000
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.192
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
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

John Cornyn

The WHIP Act would correct this inequity in the tax code to the benefit of many smaller businesses and their employees. Specifically, it would provide an employer's right to deduct up to $900 of the cost of providing health club benefits off-site for their employees. In addition, the employer's contribution to the cost of the health club fees would not be taxable income for employees creating an incentive for more employers to contribute to the health and welfare of their employees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0322810811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0271779136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0087035805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0072237941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027026097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004713003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002676675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.1463E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.00741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.585E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Health and Safety at Work
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.863
Code:
9013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09013000
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
95.826
Magnitude:
50
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

John Cornyn

The WHIP Act is an important step in reversing the largely preventable health crisis that our country is facing, through the promotion of physical activity and disease prevention. It is a critical component of America's health care policy: prevention. It will improve our nation's quality of life by promoting physical activity and preventing disease. Additionally, it will help relieve pressure on a strained health care system and correct an inequity in the current tax code.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.010120769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058798138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0032602715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002882303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002339744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000123615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.22238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.39112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.4182E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1133E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.56E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Sport
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.345
Code:
15000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15000000
Wikidata_id:
Q349
Wikidata_label:
sport
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
81
Magnitude:
0.281
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.258
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
73.701
Magnitude:
52
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.24
Code:
9002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.235
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General) > Economic Policy
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.208
Code:
4017001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017001
Wikidata_id:
Q582577
Wikidata_label:
economic policy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
32

John Cornyn

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
0.078701356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0106851687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027635448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006890561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003476673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002774296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002459565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.30677E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.34773E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.37715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8045E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
95.038
Magnitude:
70
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Ted Kennedy

Mr. President, for far too long, we've acquiesced in a lop-sided economy that benefits wealthy individuals and corporations, but not America's working families. Tens of millions of our men and women are working harder than ever, but they aren't receiving their fair share of the economy they helped do so much to create and sustain.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.783
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.1
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.062
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Ted Kennedy

Since President Bush took office, corporate profits have increased 65 percent. Productivity is up 18 percent. But household income has declined; the wages of working Americans are stagnant. Six million have lost their health insurance. Their retirement is uncertain as well -- only 1 in 5 workers today has a guaranteed pension. In short, working families are finding that the American dream is beyond their reach. This injustice is worsening each year, and it is time for Congress to deal with it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Wage and Pension
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.393
Code:
9011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09011000
Wikidata_id:
Q6821213
Wikidata_label:
wage
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Health and Safety at Work
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.306
Code:
9013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09013000
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.246
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Retirement
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.239
Code:
9006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09006000
Wikidata_id:
Q946865
Wikidata_label:
retirement
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Ted Kennedy

The best way to see that employees receive their fair share of America's prosperity is to give them a stronger voice in the workplace. Unions were fundamental in building America's middle class, and they have a vital role today in preserving the American dream for working families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Unions
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.372
Code:
9010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09010000
Wikidata_id:
Q178790
Wikidata_label:
labor union
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Ted Kennedy

Unions can make all the difference between an economy that's fair, and an economy where working people are left behind. Union wages are 30 percent higher than non-union wages. 80 percent of union workers have health insurance, compared to only 49 percent of non-union workers. Union members are 4 times more likely to have a secure, guaranteed pension.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Staff > Health-Workers Union
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
7006002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07006002
Wikidata_id:
Q178790
Wikidata_label:
labor union
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Unions
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.517
Code:
9010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09010000
Wikidata_id:
Q178790
Wikidata_label:
labor union
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Ted Kennedy

No wonder most American workers want union representation. The question is, why don't more of them have it?
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
-0.155
Leans Negative
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Unions
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.514
Code:
9010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09010000
Wikidata_id:
Q178790
Wikidata_label:
labor union
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.284
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Ted Kennedy

The reason is clear. In 2005 alone, more than 30,000 workers were illegally fired or retaliated against for attempting to exercise their right to have a union in their workplace. Every 17 minutes, a worker is fired or punished in some illegal way for supporting a union. Unscrupulous employers routinely break the law to keep unions out -- they intimidate employees, harass them, and discriminate against them. They shut down whole departments -- or even entire plants -- to avoid negotiating a union contract. It's illegal and unacceptable, but it happens every day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.29584
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.44444
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.44444
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.89794
VADER
-0.901
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Unions
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.514
Code:
9010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09010000
Wikidata_id:
Q178790
Wikidata_label:
labor union
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.365
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Ted Kennedy

Clearly, the current system is broken. It can't stop these illegal, anti-worker, anti-labor, anti-union tactics that take place every day. The penalties are so minor that employers treat them as just another cost of doing business. Even when workers succeed in forming a union, they often can't obtain a first contract because management stonewalls them and refuses to negotiate. Half of all cases alleging that employers refused to bargain are filed during first-contract negotiations -- and in most of those cases, the National Labor Relations Board finds an unfair labor practice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.21131
VADER
0.479
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Unions
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.957
Code:
9010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09010000
Wikidata_id:
Q178790
Wikidata_label:
labor union
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.558
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Ted Kennedy

Year after year, Congress has refused to act against these union- busting tactics that are now all too familiar in the workplace. It's time to listen to the voice of America's working men and women, and give them what they want and deserve -- a fair voice in the workplace and a fair chance at the American dream.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.115
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Culture (General)
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.108
Code:
1022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01022000
Wikidata_id:
Q11042
Wikidata_label:
culture
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
84
Magnitude:
0.096
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.084
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.066
Code:
14000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14000000
Wikidata_id:
Q8425
Wikidata_label:
society
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > People > Celebrity
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.064
Code:
8003002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08003002
Wikidata_id:
Q211236
Wikidata_label:
celebrity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Ted Kennedy

That's why I'm reintroducing the Employee Free Choice Act today. This essential legislation will strengthen protections for workers' freedom to choose union representation. It will restore their democratic right to join together for better wages, better benefits, and better working conditions. It will help millions of working men and women to build a better life for themselves and a better future for their children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.985
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Unions
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.266
Code:
9010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09010000
Wikidata_id:
Q178790
Wikidata_label:
labor union
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.185
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employee
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.149
Code:
9016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09016000
Wikidata_id:
Q703534
Wikidata_label:
employee
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Ted Kennedy

I am proud to have 46 of my fellow Senators joining me in sponsoring this important bill, and I hope that all of my colleagues will support it.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.108
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Ted Kennedy

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

Dianne Feinstein

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation to ensure that the land on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs, West LA VA, campus is protected for the use of America's Veterans.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.08
Code:
11001001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001
Wikidata_id:
Q7923600
Wikidata_label:
veterans' affairs
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.078
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Dianne Feinstein

The bill would: require the VA Secretary to provide the Congressional Appropriations and Veterans Committees a comprehensive report regarding the master plan for the West LA VA facility and connected property.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dianne Feinstein

The VA was required under Public Law 105-368 to develop a master plan for the West LA VA property.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
5.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Dianne Feinstein

If the VA has failed to developed the plan, the legislation requires it to complete a master plan prior to implementing any action based on the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) initiative.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Dianne Feinstein

The VA would be prohibited from issuing any enhanced-use lease agreements for the West LA VA property until the master plan is completed and submitted to Congress.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Rental Service
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
4006016
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006016
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.05
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Dianne Feinstein

Prevent the VA Secretary from implementing any portion of the master plan until 120 days after the submission of the plan to the Appropriations and Veterans Committees.
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
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Dianne Feinstein

In addition, the Secretary would be expressly prohibited from pursuing development initiatives regarding the West LA VA property not relating to direct Veterans services unless explicitly authorized by Congress through legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.102
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.101
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Dianne Feinstein

Direct Veterans services are defined in this legislation as any services "directly related" to maintaining the health, welfare, and support of Veterans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.402
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.501
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
15.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Dianne Feinstein

Last year, the Senate approved similar language in the FY07 MILCON/VA Appropriations bill that required the VA to provide the Appropriations Committees a report on the master plan for the West LA VA Medical Center and connected land.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Dianne Feinstein

The fiscal year 2007 MILCON/VA Appropriations Act passed the Senate on November 18, 2006.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.055
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Dianne Feinstein

Unfortunately, all but 2 of the 11 Appropriations bills -- including MILCON/VA -- were ultimately packaged together in a Continuing Resolution for fiscal year 2007, and the language was never considered by the full Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Dianne Feinstein

The bill I am introducing today is absolutely essential in light of a number of unacceptable actions that have previously been taken by the VA that, in my view, violate the spirit, if not the letter, of the law.
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
-0.637
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.135
Code:
2001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001000
Wikidata_id:
Q83267
Wikidata_label:
crime
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.082
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
30.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Dianne Feinstein

Last month, I joined with my colleagues Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Henry Waxman in writing a letter to VA Secretary James Nicholson strongly objecting to recent decisions by the VA relating to the West LA VA facility and land.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Dianne Feinstein

Over the past year alone, the VA has permitted the construction of a facility for the Fox Entertainment Group on the West LA VA property, and has approved a lease agreement with Enterprise Car Rental to operate on the campus.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Manufacturing and Engineering > Automotive Equipment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.068
Code:
4011002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04011002
Wikidata_id:
Q190117
Wikidata_label:
automotive industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Rental Service
Score:
92
Magnitude:
0.063
Code:
4006016
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006016
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Dianne Feinstein

In addition, the VA has allowed the Westside Shepherd of the Hill Church to rent a building on the property in which to hold its Sunday services and provided additional housing space for the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Education > University
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.112
Code:
5007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05007000
Wikidata_id:
Q3918
Wikidata_label:
university
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.092
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Dianne Feinstein

The VA reportedly has also considered lease projects such as movie productions, a drive-in theather, a circus event, and a golf course.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Sport > Golf
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.077
Code:
15027000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15027000
Wikidata_id:
Q5377
Wikidata_label:
golf
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Dianne Feinstein

This must be put to a stop and the legislation I introduce today would do just that.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.187
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Dianne Feinstein

For too long, commercial interests have trumped the needs of our Veterans.
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
0.25
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.232
Code:
11001001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001
Wikidata_id:
Q7923600
Wikidata_label:
veterans' affairs
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Dianne Feinstein

These 400 acres of land were donated to the government in 1888 specifically for Veterans and should remain that way -- just as then-VA Secretary Anthony Principi promised during a visit to Los Angeles in February 2002.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Dianne Feinstein

I ask unanimous consent that the text of this legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > Newspapers
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.072
Code:
1026003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026003
Wikidata_id:
Q11032
Wikidata_label:
newspaper
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

Mr. President, I would like to take the opportunity today to introduce an important piece of legislation to improve the ability of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide medical care for our Nation's Armed Forces and veterans. We are currently finishing up a debate in the Senate on additional war time funding for Iraq. As in past years, we are trying to mitigate the damage caused by the failure to properly plan for and manage the aftermath of Saddam Hussein's fall. I have spoken many times about how damaging this lack of planning has been to our efforts in Iraq and to our standing in the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.355
Code:
11001001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001
Wikidata_id:
Q7923600
Wikidata_label:
veterans' affairs
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.203
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > War
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.191
Code:
16009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16009000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Joe Biden

For the past two months, the spotlight has shone on another administration failure in this war: the shameful conditions our wounded soldiers face as outpatients navigating the military health system when they return from Iraq or Afghanistan. This is another example of gross mismanagement and a strained system. To alleviate the strain on this system, I am offering legislation today -- the Effective Care for the Armed Forces and Veterans Act -- to improve the care that members of the Armed Forces and veterans receive at Walter Reed and other military medical facilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Armed Forces
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.87
Code:
11001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001004
Wikidata_id:
Q772547
Wikidata_label:
armed forces
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.625
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
29.2
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Joe Biden

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that some of the reasons for concern at Walter Reed do not occur in the future. As the living conditions for outpatients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center indicate, moving to private contracts for maintenance at military medical facilities can cause problems. After a private contract was awarded for maintenance and upkeep of buildings on the campus of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, a maintenance crew of approximately 300 was whittled down to 50 by the time the contract went in to effect. Many of the terrible living conditions in Building 18 that we read about in the Washington Post were a direct result of delays in building repair and maintenance because of a shortage in manpower. To prevent this situation from occurring again, this legislation calls for public- private competitions of maintenance services at military medical complexes to stop while our country is engaged in military conflicts. It also calls for a General Accountability Office review of contracting-out decisions for basic maintenance work at military facilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.845
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55

Joe Biden

Other problems discovered at Walter Reed are directly attributable to shortages resulting from pressures to cut budgets for military medical services. These cuts cannot be tolerated at a time when military medical services are needed to treat servicemembers who have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. As such, this legislation would require medical command budgets to be equal to or exceed the prior year amount while the nation is involved in a major military conflict or war.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.03688
VADER
-0.908
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.479
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.295
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
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Joe Biden

Another issue that the conditions at Walter Reed brought up is whether or not the facility should be closed as the Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommended. The Commission recommended building new, modern facilities at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda and at Fort Belvoir to improve the overall quality of care and access to care in this region. Military leaders have indicated that the planned closure has limited their ability to attract needed professionals to jobs at Walter Reed and there have been concerns raised whether adequate housing for the families of the wounded has been properly planned. To deal with that, this legislation requires the Department of Defense to submit to Congress within one year a detailed plan that includes an evaluation of the following: the desirability of being able to guarantee professional jobs in the D.C. area for two years or more following the closure in order to foster a stable workforce; detailed construction plans for the new facilities and for new family housing; and the costs and benefits of building all of the needed medical treatment, rehabilitation, and housing before a single unit is moved.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46154
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46154
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.318
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property > Heavy Construction
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.183
Code:
4004001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004001
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
70
Sprache Difficult Word Count
68

Joe Biden

Another major problem and source of frustration for injured soldiers is the length of time it takes to receive a disability determination. In order to hasten the disability determination process, we need to ensure that the Department of Defense has information systems capable of communicating with those in the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA has been a leader in implementing electronic medical record keeping, but we have to improve the capability of the Department of Defense to send electronic medical records to the VA to speed up the disability determination process. Making the disability determination system more efficient can reduce the stress on the soldiers and their families going through the determination process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Disabled
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.36
Code:
14004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14004000
Wikidata_id:
Q12131
Wikidata_label:
disability
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.6
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Joe Biden

Caseworkers are also critical. They schedule appointments and make sure wounded servicemembers get the rehabilitative and follow-up care they need. As more and more soldiers and marines come home wounded, many military caseworkers are overwhelmed. To improve the care given to servicemembers, this legislation requires a minimum ratio of case managers to patients of 1 to 20, that case managers have contact with recovering servicemembers at least once a week, and that case managers be properly trained on the military's disability and discharge systems so they can better assist patients with their paperwork.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72213
VADER
0.913
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.433
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joe Biden

Currently, many combat veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have service-related mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many have labeled TBI the "signature injury" of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. It is estimated that as many as 10 percent of those serving or who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan have brain injuries. That would mean about 150,000 of the 1.5 million soldiers and marines who have served in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom have suffered a brain injury. In many cases, these injuries are not diagnosed because there is not an external wound. Depending on the severity of these injuries, returning soldiers can require immediate treatment or not have symptoms show up until several years later. This legislation calls for every returning soldier to be screened for TBI. While the VA has announced plans to do this, it needs to happen in active-duty military medical facilities too. In addition, the legislation calls for a study on the advisability of treating TBI as a presumptive condition in every service's disability evaluation system, as well as the VA disability evaluation system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.35135
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.35135
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.71295
VADER
-0.896
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.357
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
97
Magnitude:
0.348
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.256
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Injury
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.232
Code:
7009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07009000
Wikidata_id:
Q193078
Wikidata_label:
injury
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
75
Sprache Difficult Word Count
63

Joe Biden

We often hear about the 25,000 soldiers and marines who have been wounded in these wars -- but that figure grossly underestimates the demand that the VA health care system faces. Since our country was attacked on September 11, 2001, more than 1.5 million soldiers have been deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and other locations. Of these, 630,000 are now veterans and, according to the Department of Defense, more than 205,000 have already received medical treatment through the Department of Veterans Affairs. A recent Harvard study on the long-term costs of treating these new veterans estimates that by 2012 more than 643,000 veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan will be using the VA system, an almost three-fold increase of what the system faces now. With a significant backlog of claims currently existing, the system is in desperate need of an upgrade. To address this concern, my legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a plan for the long-term care needs for veterans for the next 50 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
0.021
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
11001001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001
Wikidata_id:
Q7923600
Wikidata_label:
veterans' affairs
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.696
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Joe Biden

It is our highest obligation to heal the hundreds of thousands of brave men and women who will bear the physical and emotional scars of these wars for the rest of their lives. Those of us who have the privilege of serving in Congress must act now to improve the medical care we provide to our Armed Forces and veterans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Armed Forces
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.256
Code:
11001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001004
Wikidata_id:
Q772547
Wikidata_label:
armed forces
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.198
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:
56
Magnitude:
0.144
Code:
16009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16009000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > Newspapers
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.072
Code:
1026003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026003
Wikidata_id:
Q11032
Wikidata_label:
newspaper
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

George Voinovich

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce three important pieces of legislation that I believe will improve the ability of the Federal Government to recruit and retain a world class workforce: the Federal Workforce Performance Appraisal and Management Improvement Act, the Senior Professional Performance Act, and the Generating Opportunity by Forgiving Educational Debt for Service Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

George Voinovich

As my colleagues know, my interest in the Federal workforce developed after working with the Federal Government for 18 years, for 10 years as mayor of Cleveland and 8 years as Governor of Ohio. Through my work on the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia, I continue to observe that investing in personnel and workforce management, and management in general, struggles to be a priority in the Federal Government. My own experience as county auditor, county commissioner, mayor, and Governor has taught me that, of all the things in which government can invest, resources dedicated to human capital bring the greatest return.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.128
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Local Authority
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.088
Code:
11008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11008000
Wikidata_id:
Q6501447
Wikidata_label:
local government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Regional Authority
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.068
Code:
11012000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11012000
Wikidata_id:
Q1802419
Wikidata_label:
state government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.2
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

George Voinovich

Effective performance management is fundamental to building a results-oriented culture. In fact, the Merit Systems Protection Board just published a report entitled, "Accomplishing Our Mission: Results of the Merit Principles Survey 2005." In that report, the MSPB found that, "Nonsupervisory employees feel uninformed about performance evaluation, organizational changes, and other issues at times." The Federal Workforce Performance Appraisal and Management Improvement Act that I am introducing today will help address that problem. By requiring supervisors and employees to have regular conversations about expectations and job performance, every employee will understand how their job performance is perceived by their boss and, more importantly, how individual work contributes to the agency's mission. In addition, this legislation would prohibit an employee who receives an unacceptable performance evaluation from receiving an annual salary adjustment. Mr. President, I know that Federal employees are dedicated and talented individuals. I know some may view this as a critique on the contributions of our civil servants; however, that could not be further from the truth. This bill recognizes their daily contributions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.964
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.352
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Employment Agency
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.343
Code:
4006004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006004
Wikidata_id:
Q261362
Wikidata_label:
employment agency
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment > Occupations
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.26
Code:
9003004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003004
Wikidata_id:
Q12737077
Wikidata_label:
occupation
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information > Board of Directors (Appointment and Change)
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.182
Code:
4016008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04016008
Wikidata_id:
Q188628
Wikidata_label:
board of directors
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
74
Sprache Difficult Word Count
67

George Voinovich

As I said last year when I first introduced this legislation, employees should receive annually a rigorous evaluation. Pay should be determined by an individual's performance. I agree with the observation of Comptroller General David Walker that the passage of time should not be the single most important factor in determining an employee's pay. Instead, it should be determined by the productivity, effectiveness, and the contributions of an employee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.667
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.096
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employee
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
9016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09016000
Wikidata_id:
Q703534
Wikidata_label:
employee
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

George Voinovich

Today I also am pleased to introduce the Senior Professional Performance Act. In 2003, Congress enacted legislation to reform the pay and performance management systems for the Senior Executive Service. The legislation I introduce today would authorize agencies to develop and implement similar pay and performance management systems for senior level and scientific and professional personnel in order to keep these talented and capable employees on equal footing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.148
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.09
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
10.9
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

George Voinovich

Finally, today I am introducing Generating Opportunity by Forgiving Educational Debt for Service Act, or GOFEDS, a bill that will help Federal agencies and the Armed Forces recruit talented individuals to serve in all areas of the Federal Government and the military. Current law -- authorizes Federal agencies to pay student loans up to $10,000 a year with a cumulative cap of $60,000, but the incentive is taxed. The Active-Duty Educational Loan Repayment Program allows the Services to repay certain federally guaranteed educational loans for enlistments in military specialties designated by the Service Secretary. GOFEDS would amend the Federal tax code to allow the Federal Government's student loan repayment programs to be offered on a tax-free basis. The potential impact of this bill far outweighs its minimal cost.
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)
0.48955
VADER
0.903
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.187
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
99
Magnitude:
0.185
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
85
Magnitude:
0.159
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 > Macro Economics > Loans
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.149
Code:
4008021
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008021
Wikidata_id:
Q189539
Wikidata_label:
loan
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Students
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.146
Code:
5010001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001
Wikidata_id:
Q48282
Wikidata_label:
student
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.116
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
24.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53

George Voinovich

I urge my colleagues to support 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
0.402
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.1
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.065
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Russ Feingold

Mr. President, I am introducing the Crane Conservation Act of 2007. I am very pleased that the Senators from Idaho, Mr. Crapo, Florida, Mr. Martinez, Wisconsin, Mr. Kohl, Maryland, Mr. Cardin, and Massachusetts, Mr. Kerry, have joined me as cosponsors of this bill. I propose this legislation in the hope that Congress will do its part to protect the existence of these birds, whose cultural significance and popular appeal can be seen worldwide. This legislation is particularly important to the people of Wisconsin, as our State provides habitat and refuge to several crane species. But this legislation, which authorizes the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to distribute funds and grants to crane conservation efforts both domestically and in developing countries, promises to have a larger environmental and cultural impact that will go far beyond the boundaries of my home state. This bill is similar to legislation that I introduced in the 107th, 108th, and 109th Congresses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.183
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.165
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Wildlife
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.144
Code:
6006008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006008
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Arts (General)
Score:
77
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
1020000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01020000
Wikidata_id:
Q2018526
Wikidata_label:
arts
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Renewable Energy
Score:
73
Magnitude:
0.133
Code:
6001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12705
Wikidata_label:
renewable energy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.106
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Waste
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.093
Code:
6009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06009000
Wikidata_id:
Q45701
Wikidata_label:
waste
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
66
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55

Russ Feingold

In October of 1994, Congress passed and the President signed the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act. The passage of this act provided support for multinational rhino and tiger conservation through the creation of the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund, or RTCF. Administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the RTCF distributes up to $10 million in grants every year to conservation groups to support projects in developing countries. Since its establishment in 1994, the RTCF has been expanded by Congress to cover other species, such as elephants and great apes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Wildlife
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.132
Code:
6006008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006008
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Agriculture > Fishing Industry
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.094
Code:
4001002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04001002
Wikidata_id:
Q635139
Wikidata_label:
fishing industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.08
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
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Russ Feingold

Today, with the legislation I am introducing, I am asking Congress to add cranes to this list. Cranes are the most endangered family of birds in the world, with 11 of the world's 15 species at risk of extinction. Specifically, this legislation would authorize up to $5 million of funds per year to be distributed in the form of conservation project grants to protect cranes and their habitat. The financial resources authorized by this bill can be made available to qualifying conservation groups operating in Asia, Africa, and North America. The program is authorized from Fiscal Year 2008 through Fiscal Year 2012.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Conservation > Endangered Species
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.688
Code:
6002001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06002001
Wikidata_id:
Q11394
Wikidata_label:
Endangered species
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Russ Feingold

In keeping with my belief that we should balance the budget, this bill proposes that the $25 million in authorized spending over 5 years for the Crane Conservation Act established in this legislation should be offset through the Secretary of the Interior's administrative budget. The Secretary of the Interior would be required to transfer any funds it does not expend under the Crane Conservation Act back to the Treasury at the end of fiscal year 2012.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.085
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
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Russ Feingold

I am offering this legislation due to the serious and significant decline that can be expected in crane populations worldwide without further conservation efforts. Those efforts have achieved some success in the case of the North American whooping crane, the rarest crane on earth. In 1941, only 21 whooping cranes existed in the entire world. This stands in contrast to the over 450 birds in existence today. The North American whooping crane's resurgence is attributed to the bird's tenacity for survival and to the efforts of conservationists in the United States and Canada. Today, the only wild flock of North American whooping cranes breeds in northwest Canada, and spends its winters in coastal Texas. A new flock of cranes is currently being reintroduced to the wild in an eastern flyway from Wisconsin to Florida.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Interior Policy > Housing and Urban Planning
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.171
Code:
11016002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11016002
Wikidata_id:
Q69883
Wikidata_label:
urban planning
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Manufacturing and Engineering > Heavy Engineering
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.098
Code:
4011005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04011005
Wikidata_id:
Q874311
Wikidata_label:
heavy equipment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Russ Feingold

The movement of this flock of birds shows how any effort by Congress to regulate crane conservation needs to cross both national and international lines. As this flock of birds makes its journey from Wisconsin to Florida, the birds rely on the ecosystems of a multitude of states in this country. In its journey from the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin to the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge in Florida in the fall and eventual return to my home State in the spring, this flock also faces threats from pollution of traditional watering grounds, collision with utility lines, human disturbance, disease, predation, loss of genetic diversity within the population, and vulnerability to catastrophes, both natural and man-made.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
-0.823
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Wildlife
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.186
Code:
6006008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006008
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.185
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Environmental Pollution
Score:
85
Magnitude:
0.158
Code:
6005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06005000
Wikidata_id:
Q58734
Wikidata_label:
pollution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.1
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Genetics
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.1
Code:
7014004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014004
Wikidata_id:
Q7162
Wikidata_label:
genetics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Russ Feingold

The birds also rely on private landowners, the vast majority of whom have enthusiastically welcomed the birds to their rest on their land. Through its extensive outreach and education program, the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership has obtained the consistent support of farmers and other private landowners to make this important recovery program a success. On every front, this partnership is unique.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.057
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
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Russ Feingold

Despite the remarkable conservation efforts taken since 1941, however, this species is still very much in danger of extinction. While over the course of the last half-century, North American whooping cranes have begun to make a slow recovery, many species of crane in Africa and Asia have declined, including the sarus crane of Asia and the wattled crane of Africa.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.666
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Conservation > Endangered Species
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
6002001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06002001
Wikidata_id:
Q11394
Wikidata_label:
Endangered species
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Russ Feingold

The sarus crane stands four feet tall and can be found in the wetlands of northern India and south Asia. These birds require large, open, well- watered plains or marshes to breed and survive. Due to agricultural expansion, industrial development, river basin development, pollution, warfare, and heavy use of pesticides prevalent in India and southeast Asia, the sarus crane population has been in decline. Furthermore, in many areas, a high human population concentration compounds these factors. On the Mekong River, which runs through Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and China, human population growth and planned development projects threaten the sarus crane. Reports from India, Cambodia, and Thailand have also cited incidences of the trading of adult birds and chicks, as well as hunting and egg stealing in the drop in population of the sarus crane.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.586
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Environmental Pollution
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.123
Code:
6005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06005000
Wikidata_id:
Q58734
Wikidata_label:
pollution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Wetlands
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.116
Code:
6006004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006004
Wikidata_id:
Q170321
Wikidata_label:
wetland
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Rivers
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.065
Code:
6006006
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006006
Wikidata_id:
Q4022
Wikidata_label:
river
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Russ Feingold

Only three subspecies of the sarus crane exist today. One resides in northern India and Nepal, one resides in southeast Asia, and one resides in northern Australia. Their population is about 8,000 in the main Indian population, with recent numbers showing a rapid decline. In Southeast Asia, only 1,000 birds remain.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Russ Feingold

The situation of the sarus crane in Asia is mirrored by the situation of the wattled crane in Africa. In Africa, the wattled crane is found in the southern and eastern regions, with an isolated population in the mountains of Ethiopia. Current population estimates range between 6,000 to 8,000 and are declining rapidly, due to loss and degradation of wetland habitats, as well as intensified agriculture, dam construction, and industrialization. In other parts of the range, the creation of dams has changed the dynamics of the flood plains, thus further endangering these cranes and their habitats. Human disturbance at or near breeding sites also continues to be a major threat. Lack of oversight and education over the actions of people, industry, and agriculture is leading to reduced preservation for the lands on which cranes live, thereby threatening the ability of cranes to survive in these regions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.902
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Agriculture
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.089
Code:
4001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04001000
Wikidata_id:
Q11451
Wikidata_label:
agriculture
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Agriculture > Livestock Farming
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.07
Code:
4001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04001004
Wikidata_id:
Q7143051
Wikidata_label:
pastoral farming
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
73
Magnitude:
0.065
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Manufacturing and Engineering > Heavy Engineering
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
4011005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04011005
Wikidata_id:
Q874311
Wikidata_label:
heavy equipment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Disaster and Accident > Flood
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.052
Code:
3005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/03005000
Wikidata_id:
Q8068
Wikidata_label:
flood
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Disaster and Accident > Meteorological Disaster
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
3007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/03007000
Wikidata_id:
Q6823473
Wikidata_label:
meteorological disaster
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54

Russ Feingold

If we do not act now, not only will cranes face extinction, but the ecosystems that depend on their contributions will suffer. With the decline of the crane population, the wetlands and marshes they inhabit can potentially be thrown off balance. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting legislation that can provide funding to the local farming, education, and enforcement projects that can have the greatest positive effect on the preservation of both cranes and fragile habitats. This modest investment can secure the future of these exemplary birds and the beautiful areas in which they live. Therefore, I ask my colleagues to support the Crane Conservation Act of 2007.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.979
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Wetlands
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.124
Code:
6006004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006004
Wikidata_id:
Q170321
Wikidata_label:
wetland
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Conservation > Ecosystem
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.082
Code:
6002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06002002
Wikidata_id:
Q37813
Wikidata_label:
ecosystem
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.064
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
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Russ Feingold

I ask unanimous consent that the text of my 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
7.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Tom Harkin

Mr. President, today I introduce the Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act. This important legislation will help ensure that people with disabilities have the same health and wellness opportunities as everyone else -- through increasing access to accessible medical equipment, creating a health and wellness grant program, and improving the competency of medical professionals in providing care to patients with disabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.981
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.059
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.052
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:
88
Magnitude:
0.052
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
11.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Tom Harkin

The health and wellness of America's citizens has long been one of my top priorities. Too often, many Americans don't know about or lack access to health screenings and preventive services. As Ben Franklin said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." However, it is often difficult for many people with disabilities to access this ounce of prevention. Visits to physicians' offices often do not include accessible examination and diagnostic equipment, such as accessible examination tables, weight scales, and mammography machines for people with mobility or balance issues. The presence of these physical barriers can reduce the likelihood that persons with disabilities will receive timely and appropriate medical services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Medical Procedure/test
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.168
Code:
7003004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003004
Wikidata_id:
Q796194
Wikidata_label:
medical procedure
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medicine > Western
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.127
Code:
7007003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07007003
Wikidata_id:
Q691640
Wikidata_label:
evidence-based medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.084
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Tom Harkin

For example, one woman -- a physician herself -- told me that she has not had a complete physical examination since her spinal cord injury more than a decade ago because the tables are too high for her to get onto. She has not had a mammogram or colonoscopy because, as she puts it, it seems like such an effort to have to explain to the technicians her needs, to get them to lift her, and so on. These issues, which many of us take for granted, represent significant barriers to people with disabilities.
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)
-0.61904
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.104
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
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Tom Harkin

Further, health and wellness programs on topics such as smoking cessation, weight control, nutrition, or fitness may not focus on the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. And it may be difficult for persons with particular disabilities, such as those with intellectual disabilities, to find physicians or dentists who are willing to take them on as patients. All of these factors can also increase the incidence of secondary conditions for people with disabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Tom Harkin

I believe that the "Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act" is a good first step toward addressing these problems. The bill would: authorize the U.S. Access Board to establish accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment -- including examination tables, examination chairs, weight scales, and mammography equipment, x-ray machines, and other radiological equipment commonly used for diagnostic purposes by medical professionals; establish a national wellness grant program that will help fund programs or activities for smoking cessation, weight control, nutrition or fitness that focus on the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities; preventive health screening programs for individuals with disabilities to reduce the incidence of secondary conditions; and athletic, exercise, or sports programs that provide individuals with disabilities an opportunity to increase their physical activity; and improve education and training of physicians and dentists by requiring that medical schools, dental schools, and their residency programs provide training to improve competency and clinical skills in providing care to patients with disabilities, including those with intellectual disabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.58974
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.58974
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.30992
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Medical Procedure/test
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.501
Code:
7003004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003004
Wikidata_id:
Q796194
Wikidata_label:
medical procedure
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Conditions
Score:
73
Magnitude:
0.365
Code:
7018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07018000
Wikidata_id:
Q12136
Wikidata_label:
disease
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
85
Sprache Difficult Word Count
67

Tom Harkin

I invite my fellow Members to join me in support of this legislation. Together, we can make certain that people with disabilities are not limited in their access to quality medical care, or in their opportunities for health and wellness.
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
0.939
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.112
Code:
9002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Service
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.07
Code:
7015000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07015000
Wikidata_id:
Q55698119
Wikidata_label:
medical service
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Tom Harkin

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 rise today to introduce the National Liberty Memorial Act along with my colleagues, Senators Charles E. Grassley and Sen. Barack Obama. Representatives Donald M. Payne, William Lacy Clay, Steve Cohen, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr., Nita M. Lowey, Albio Sires, and Betty Sutton have introduced companion language in the House.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.138
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Chris Dodd

The depth and breadth of patriotic contributions by African Americans in the Revolutionary War have gone practically unacknowledged. Historians are now beginning to uncover their forgotten heroism, and estimate that 5,000 slaves and free blacks fought in the army, navy, and militia during that harrowing time. They served and struggled in major battles from Lexington and Concord to Yorktown and made significant contributions to the revolutionary effort. More than 400 hailed from my State of Connecticut.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.252
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > War
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.145
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:
89
Magnitude:
0.129
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.118
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Civil Unrest
Score:
79
Magnitude:
0.115
Code:
16003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16003000
Wikidata_id:
Q686984
Wikidata_label:
civil disorder
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Slavery
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.094
Code:
14021000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14021000
Wikidata_id:
Q8463
Wikidata_label:
slavery
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Chris Dodd

More than twenty years ago, Congress authorized a memorial to black Revolutionary War soldiers and sailors, those who provided civilian assistance, and the many slaves who fled slavery or filed petitions to courts or legislatures for their freedom. A site was selected in Constitution Gardens, fittingly near the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial and the great war memorials. Unfortunately, the group originally authorized to raise funds for and build the memorial was unable to conclude its task, and the site sits empty today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.818
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > War
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.253
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:
88
Magnitude:
0.222
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Slavery
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.202
Code:
14021000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14021000
Wikidata_id:
Q8463
Wikidata_label:
slavery
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.176
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.164
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Chris Dodd

A group of committed citizens has formed the National Mall Liberty Fund DC, "Liberty Fund D.C.", to carry out the vision of Congress. Last year, the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission concluded that there are no legal impediments that would preclude the Liberty Fund DC from assuming the prior group's site approvals on the Mall. The legislation that we offer today would amend the 1986 enactment to authorize the Liberty Fund to raise money for and build this valuable memorial.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.062
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parties and Movements
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.062
Code:
11010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11010000
Wikidata_id:
Q7278
Wikidata_label:
political party
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Chris Dodd

The time has come to recognize the sacrifice and the impact of the African Americans who fought for the birth of our country. I urge my colleagues to support the National Liberty Memorial Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Ken Salazar

Mr. President, I rise today to make the health of American children and families a top priority with the Healthy Children and Families Act of 2007, which I introduced earlier today with Senator Specter. I am honored that Senator Specter has co-sponsored this important legislation, and I thank Senator Specter for his leadership and commitment to children's health and to empowering families to lead healthy lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.229
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
95
Magnitude:
0.218
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Ken Salazar

The Children's Health Insurance Program has successfully improved the health of over six million low-income children, allowing them to grow, learn and reach their fullest potential. In the coming months, I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Finance Committee to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program so that it continues to fulfill its promise to provide quality health care to all low-income children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.55535
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.593
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment > Child Labor
Score:
95
Magnitude:
0.565
Code:
9003003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003003
Wikidata_id:
Q192571
Wikidata_label:
child labour
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.404
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
64
Magnitude:
0.378
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.367
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
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Ken Salazar

The reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program provides us with an opportunity to strengthen and improve it. The Healthy Children and Families Act does just that by allowing states to offer nurse home visitation services in their Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance programs. The Healthy Children and Families Act models nurse home visitation services after the Nurse Family Partnership program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.908
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.689
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Ken Salazar

The Nurse Family Partnership program provides low-income pregnant women with trained, registered nurses who counsel their clients in their homes on prenatal care, child health and development, proper nutrition, life-coping strategies and skills, healthy family relationships, educational development and opportunities, employment training, family planning information, family support mechanisms and a variety of other services that children and families need to maintain healthy, economically stable lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.10413
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.534
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family Planning
Score:
83
Magnitude:
0.444
Code:
14007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14007000
Wikidata_id:
Q1280670
Wikidata_label:
family planning
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Ken Salazar

Nurse home visitation programs empower women and children to transform their lives, families and communities. The nurses provide the education and tools for pregnant women and their families to improve their health by getting early prenatal care, preventative healthcare and proper nutrition. In addition, the nurses provide help for pregnant women and families to change risky behaviors such as substance abuse, and also teach pregnant women parenting skills so that they can welcome their babies into households that are prepared to raise physically and mentally healthy children. Nurses in the program also help mothers continue their own education and obtain employment so that the family is able to be economically stable.
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)
1.6946
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.807
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Ken Salazar

We all recognize that the most critical time for childhood development begins in infancy. Nurse home visitation programs nurture the cognitive development of children during those critical early years so that children are equipped to learn.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.354
Somewhat Negative
Topics
Topic:
Education > Preschool
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.179
Code:
5004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05004000
Wikidata_id:
Q1076052
Wikidata_label:
preschool
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Ken Salazar

The success of nurse home visitation services is nothing short of inspiring. Statistics from multiple, controlled studies prove that mothers and children served by nurse visitation services have a: 79 percent reduction in preterm delivery; 48 percent reduction in child abuse and neglect; 59 percent reduction in child arrests; 61 percent fewer arrests of the mother; 72 percent fewer conviction for the mother; 46 percent increase in father presence in household; 32 percent fewer subsequent pregnancies; 50 percent reduction in language delays of child age 21 months; 67 percent reduction in childhood behavioral problems at age 6.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.881
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.478
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Ken Salazar

With these amazing, life-altering results, it is no surprise that nurse visitation programs have been found to save taxpayer dollars. The Rand Corporation conducted a cost-benefit analysis and found that for every dollar spent on Nurse Family Partnership services, a savings of $5.70 is yielded in diminished health care costs and governmental and social costs associated with child abuse and neglect, unwanted pregnancy, childhood developmental delays, and criminal justice costs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Staff
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.126
Code:
7006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07006000
Wikidata_id:
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medical staff
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Social Issues (General) > Social Services
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.114
Code:
14025004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14025004
Wikidata_id:
Q11588306
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social services
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
85
Magnitude:
0.107
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
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family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.093
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
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abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.088
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
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justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Social Issues (General)
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.084
Code:
14025000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14025000
Wikidata_id:
Q8425
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society
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
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12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Ken Salazar

The life transforming impact of nurse home visitation programs led the Brookings Institute to recently publish a report in which it identified nurse home visitation services as one of the most cost- effective returns on investment for children. The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence has identified nurse home visitation services such as Nurse Family Partnership as a "blueprint" for violence prevention. At a time when youth violence is on the rise, these programs hold the key to reducing violent conduct.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
-0.93
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Lifestyle (House and Home)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.395
Code:
10009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10009000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Staff
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.325
Code:
7006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07006000
Wikidata_id:
Q69948433
Wikidata_label:
medical staff
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.28
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.255
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
28

Ken Salazar

The Healthy Children and Families Act will allow states to offer nurse home visitation services to over half a million pregnant women annually. The Act will empower mothers and children to live healthy and economically stable lives that enrich their communities. Moreover, the Act will save scarce resources by improving prenatal health, birth outcomes, increasing intervals between first and subsequent births, reducing early childhood injuries and hospitalizations, reducing child abuse and neglect, reducing involvement in the criminal justice system, and improving maternal employment and economic self-sufficiency of families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.669
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Ken Salazar

I encourage my colleagues to support the Healthy Children and Families Act as cost effective, smart legislation that will transform the health and lives of children and families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.405
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Dianne Feinstein

Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce this bill today along with Senator Boxer as cosponsor to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of expanding the Santa Monica National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dianne Feinstein

The Rim of the Valley Corridor is an example of a highly threatened habitat area, the Mediterranean chaparral ecosystem. Connecting to the adjacent Los Padres and San Bernardino National Forests, the Corridor encircles the San Fernando Valley, La Crescenta, Simi, Conejo, and Santa Clarita Valleys, consisting of parts of the Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Susanna Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, Verdugo Mountains, and San Rafael Hills.
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
-0.505
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Dianne Feinstein

There is a great need for expanded parkland in southern California. While the Los Angeles metropolitan region has the second-largest urban concentration in the United States, the area has one of the lowest ratios of park-and-recreation-lands per thousand-population of any urban area in the country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Civil Unrest
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.064
Code:
16003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16003000
Wikidata_id:
Q686984
Wikidata_label:
civil disorder
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Library and Museum
Score:
95
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
1009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01009000
Wikidata_id:
Q3152824
Wikidata_label:
cultural institution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.058
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dianne Feinstein

Since the creation of the Santa Monica Recreation Area in 1978, Federal, State, and local authorities have worked successfully together to create and maintain the highly successful Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, hemmed in on all sides by development.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.888
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Local Authority
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.211
Code:
11008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11008000
Wikidata_id:
Q6501447
Wikidata_label:
local government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Regional Authority
Score:
99
Magnitude:
0.209
Code:
11012000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11012000
Wikidata_id:
Q1802419
Wikidata_label:
state government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Dianne Feinstein

With the passage of this legislation, Congress will hold true to its original commitment to preserve the scenic, natural, and historic setting of the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Dianne Feinstein

With the inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor in the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, greater ecological health and diversity will be promoted, particularly for larger animals like mountain lions, bobcats, and the golden eagle. By creating a single contiguous Rim of the Valley Trail, people will enjoy greater access to existing trails in the Recreational Area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
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
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Dianne Feinstein

Within a National Recreation Area, the National Park Service is prohibited from exercising the powers of eminent domain, and private property may be purchased from voluntary sellers only.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Dianne Feinstein

The bill includes a provision directing the Department of the Interior to analyze any effects that a proposed expansion of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will have on private land within or bordering the area. Any such effects will be thoroughly considered as the study moves forward.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.062
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Media > Radio Industry
Score:
96
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
4010008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04010008
Wikidata_id:
Q7281175
Wikidata_label:
radio industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Culture (General)
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.059
Code:
1022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01022000
Wikidata_id:
Q11042
Wikidata_label:
culture
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Dianne Feinstein

After the study called for in this bill is complete, the Secretary of the Interior and Congress will be in a key position to determine whether all or portions of the Rim of the Valley Corridor warrant inclusion in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dianne Feinstein

This bill enjoys strong support from local and State officials and I hope that it will have as much strong bipartisan support this Congress, as it did last Congress. Congressman Adam Schiff plans to introduce companion legislation for this bill in the House and I applaud his commitment to this issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.971
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.075
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.067
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 > Construction and Property
Score:
79
Magnitude:
0.059
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Dianne Feinstein

I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and I ask unanimous consent that the text of this proposed legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.261
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
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Dianne Feinstein

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation to authorize water recycling and other water supply projects by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and the Cucamonga Valley Water District. These projects will produce approximately 95,000 acre-feet of new water annually in one of the most rapidly growing regions in the United States, reducing the need for imported water from the Colorado River and northern California through the California Water Project.
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
0.583
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Waste
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.096
Code:
6009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06009000
Wikidata_id:
Q45701
Wikidata_label:
waste
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Rivers
Score:
92
Magnitude:
0.089
Code:
6006006
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006006
Wikidata_id:
Q4022
Wikidata_label:
river
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.087
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Sport > Power Boating
Score:
79
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
15046000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15046000
Wikidata_id:
Q1545308
Wikidata_label:
powerboating
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Imports
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
4008030
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008030
Wikidata_id:
Q62955
Wikidata_label:
import
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Trade Policy
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.053
Code:
4008033
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008033
Wikidata_id:
Q572564
Wikidata_label:
commercial policy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Dianne Feinstein

The federal investment required is limited to approximately 10 percent of the projects' cost, or about $30 million.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Investments
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.202
Code:
4008025
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008025
Wikidata_id:
Q4290
Wikidata_label:
investment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Dianne Feinstein

This legislation is intended to be the companion to H.R. 122, sponsored by David Dreier, Grace Napolitano, Ken Calvert, Joe Baca, and Gary Miller.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Dianne Feinstein

This legislation has broad support and has already passed the House, and in fact similar legislation to H.R. 122 also passed the House of Representatives in each of the previous two Congresses.
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
0.402
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.122
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:
50
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Dianne Feinstein

It is time for this legislation to pass the Senate as well and be enacted into law. Environmental groups such as the Mono Lake Committee, Environmental Defense, Clean Water and Natural Resources Defense Council strongly support the water recycling and groundwater remediation projects in this bill. Business leaders such as Southern Cal Edison and Building Industry Association also support these projects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.342
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue
Score:
77
Magnitude:
0.265
Code:
6000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06000000
Wikidata_id:
Q43619
Wikidata_label:
natural environment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.198
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
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Dianne Feinstein

The Inland Empire Regional Water Recycling Initiative would authorize two project components. The first will be constructed by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency -- IEUA -- and will produce approximately 90,000 acre feet of new water annually. The second of these projects, to be constructed by the Cucamonga Valley Water District -- CVWD -- will produce an additional 5,000 acre feet of new water annually.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Waste
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.078
Code:
6009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06009000
Wikidata_id:
Q45701
Wikidata_label:
waste
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dianne Feinstein

The Inland Empire Regional Water Recycling Initiative has the support of all member agencies of IEUA, as well as the water agencies downstream in Orange County. IEUA encompasses approximately 242 square miles and serves the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana -- through the Fontana Water Company -- Ontario, Upland, Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga -- through the Cucamonga Valley Water District -- and the Monte Vista Water District.
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
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Dianne Feinstein

I want to say a few words about the importance of water recycling projects.
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
0.422
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Waste
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.181
Code:
6009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06009000
Wikidata_id:
Q45701
Wikidata_label:
waste
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Dianne Feinstein

The development of recycled water can bring significant amounts of water "on line" in a relatively short period of time. Recycled water provides our State and region with the ability to "stretch" existing water supplies significantly and in so doing, minimize conflict and address the many needs that exist. According to the State of California's Recycled Water Task Force, water recycling is a critical part of California's water future with an estimated 1.5 million acre- feet of new supplies being developed over the next 25 years.
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
-0.201
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Waste
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.34
Code:
6009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06009000
Wikidata_id:
Q45701
Wikidata_label:
waste
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Dianne Feinstein

Water recycling is also a bipartisan initiative in California, as witnessed by the many Republican and Democratic House cosponsors of the House versions of the bill I introduce today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.081
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Waste
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
6009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06009000
Wikidata_id:
Q45701
Wikidata_label:
waste
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.054
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.1
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Dianne Feinstein

Water recycling also has significant greenhouse gas reduction benefits. The greenhouse gas emission reductions attributed to local development and use of recycled water within Inland Empire Utilities Agency's service area is roughly 100,000 tons of CO2 equivalents per year.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Downstream Activities)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.174
Code:
4005003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005003
Wikidata_id:
Q3444730
Wikidata_label:
downstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Waste
Score:
97
Magnitude:
0.169
Code:
6009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06009000
Wikidata_id:
Q45701
Wikidata_label:
waste
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Upstream Activities)
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.154
Code:
4005004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005004
Wikidata_id:
Q2542096
Wikidata_label:
upstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Hazardous Materials
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.098
Code:
6012000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06012000
Wikidata_id:
Q757138
Wikidata_label:
hazardous substances
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dianne Feinstein

With only a small percentage of the total recycled water available being used in Southern California, approximately 10 percent, there is a huge potential for additional energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions from aggressive development of recycled water supplies.
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
0.422
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Energy Resources
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.411
Code:
6006009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006009
Wikidata_id:
Q1522115
Wikidata_label:
energy source
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Dianne Feinstein

California is not the only State engaged in water recycling. Today, water recycling is an essential water supply element in Albuquerque, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, Tucson, EI Paso, San Antonio, Portland, and other western metropolitan areas.
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
0.402
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Waste
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
6009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06009000
Wikidata_id:
Q45701
Wikidata_label:
waste
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Dianne Feinstein

I urge my colleagues to support this bill to help meet the West's water supply needs and to reduce our dependence on the Colorado River. I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.112
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

Mr. President, today I am introducing The American Automobile Industry Promotion Act of 2007 to jump-start next generation battery technology development in the United States and extend incentives to American-made highly efficient vehicles.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.834
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Science and Technology > Technology (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.207
Code:
13010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13010000
Wikidata_id:
Q11016
Wikidata_label:
technology
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Media > Advertising
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.128
Code:
4010001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04010001
Wikidata_id:
Q23700481
Wikidata_label:
advertising industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

This legislation authorizes $100 million a year for 5 years to advance new battery technology -- an amount double the administration's current budget request. On a national and international level, we must do whatever it takes to help our domestic auto manufacturers remain competitive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > State Budget and Tax
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.274
Code:
11013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11013000
Wikidata_id:
Q271855
Wikidata_label:
government budget
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

Right now, the Japanese dominate the market for lithium ion batteries because they invested hundreds of millions of dollars in developing this technology and in supporting their domestic industry. And, the Koreans and the Chinese are not far behind. American auto manufacturers are playing catch-up and we need to move quickly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.494
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Science and Technology > Technology (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.077
Code:
13010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13010000
Wikidata_id:
Q11016
Wikidata_label:
technology
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Consumer Goods > Toy
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
4007012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04007012
Wikidata_id:
Q11422
Wikidata_label:
toy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.055
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
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Joe Biden

Specifically, I am proposing to support the development of advanced electric components, systems and vehicles, by providing funds for battery research to national laboratories, small businesses, and institutes of higher learning. The bill will also establish, through a competitive selection process, an Industry Alliance of private, U.S. based, for-profit firms whose primary business is battery development. The Industry Alliance would be an advisory resource on short and long term battery technology development.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information > Research and Development
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.331
Code:
4016037
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04016037
Wikidata_id:
Q276099
Wikidata_label:
research and development
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.237
Code:
13006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13006000
Wikidata_id:
Q42240
Wikidata_label:
research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Hardware
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.208
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:
57
Magnitude:
0.189
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.17
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
21.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Joe Biden

The new research initiative will have four major areas of focus: (1) Research and Development including battery technology, high-efficiency charging systems, high-powered drive-train systems, control systems and power train development, and nanomaterial technology for battery and fuel cell systems. (2) Demonstration. The initiative also creates a demonstration program which would devote resources toward demonstration, testing and evaluation of hybrid electric vehicles for many different applications including military, mass market passenger and SUV vehicles. (3) Education. The initiative will support curriculum development in secondary, high school, as well as higher education institutions that focus on electric drive systems and component engineering. (4) Testing. Finally, the initiative would work with the EPA to develop testing and certification procedures for criteria pollutants, fuel economy, and petroleum use in vehicles.
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)
0.64663
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information > Research and Development
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.27
Code:
4016037
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04016037
Wikidata_id:
Q276099
Wikidata_label:
research and development
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
84
Magnitude:
0.228
Code:
13006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13006000
Wikidata_id:
Q42240
Wikidata_label:
research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School > High Schools
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.222
Code:
5005003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005003
Wikidata_id:
Q9826
Wikidata_label:
high school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Joe Biden

In addition to research and development for the lithium ion battery, the American Automobile Industry Promotion Act will also set a national standard for biodiesel, a cleaner-burning fuel made from natural and renewable sources; and expand tax credit eligibility for consumers who purchase more fuel-efficient diesel vehicles. Today's diesels are cleaner than their predecessors, are in compliance with EPA emissions standards, and are 30 percent more fuel efficient than an equivalent gasoline engine. Specifically, the bill expands the emissions requirements to qualify for a tax credit for various weight diesel vehicles, increasing the number of American-manufactured more fuel efficient diesel vehicles that qualify. This provision would expire in four years, at which time all highly efficient vehicles will have to meet higher emissions standards to qualify for the tax credit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.66501
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Diesel Fuel
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
4005013
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005013
Wikidata_id:
Q38423
Wikidata_label:
diesel
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
84
Magnitude:
0.843
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.9
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
61
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Joe Biden

Now is the time to act. It's not too late, but we do not have the luxury of waiting. If we are ever to be truly competitive in the global auto market and free from our dependence on foreign oil, we must move forward on all fronts.
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
0.885
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.099
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Upstream Activities)
Score:
86
Magnitude:
0.086
Code:
4005004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005004
Wikidata_id:
Q2542096
Wikidata_label:
upstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Demographics > Immigration
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
14003002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14003002
Wikidata_id:
Q131288
Wikidata_label:
immigration
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joe Biden

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > Newspapers
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.072
Code:
1026003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026003
Wikidata_id:
Q11032
Wikidata_label:
newspaper
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Dianne Feinstein

Mr. President, I rise, along with my Senate Cancer Coalition cochair, Senator Brownback, to introduce the National Cancer Act of 2007, a bipartisan blueprint for winning the war against cancer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.94
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.183
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
92
Magnitude:
0.169
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.16
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Dianne Feinstein

It includes: grants for targeted drug development; creating "cancer quarterbacks" in Medicare; Medicaid coverage for smoking cessation treatments; pilot projects for expanding colorectal cancer screening in underserved populations; continued research into the possible benefits of early detection for lung cancer; loan repayment assistance for cancer prevention researchers; incentives for research into drugs that prevent cancer from developing and spreading in the first place; provisions to promote the collection and storage of tissue sample, to give researchers the tools they need to use genomic research to create individualized cures; promoting access to clinical trials, as well as investigational therapies for those who are terminally ill; addressing the health needs of the growing number of cancer survivors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.3514
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.716
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
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
59

Dianne Feinstein

Just over 35 years ago, President Nixon signed into law the original National Cancer Act, creating the National Cancer Institute and making cancer research a priority of the Federal Government. This work has led to tremendous breakthroughs against cancer, including innovative drugs, treatments, and a better understanding of the factors that lead to cancer in the first place. Last year, death rates decreased for 11 of the 15 cancers most common in men, and 10 of the cancers most common in women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
-0.963
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
92
Magnitude:
0.918
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
46
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Dianne Feinstein

Sixty-five percent of people diagnosed with cancer can now expect to survive at least 5 years. This is good news. But it is not enough. The cost of cancer, in both human and economic terms, remains staggering.
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
-0.785
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.435
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.245
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Dianne Feinstein

An estimated 1,399,790 Americans were diagnosed with some form of cancer last year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.306
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.285
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Dianne Feinstein

Approximately 1 of 3 women will develop cancer at some point in her lifetime; for men, the risk is slightly less than 1 in 2.
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
-0.758
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.146
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:
0.099
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Dianne Feinstein

The National Institutes of Health estimated the overall cost of cancer in 2005 at $209.9 billion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.088
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
86
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Dianne Feinstein

The price of inaction is too steep. Cancer is, first and foremost, a disease of aging. About 76 percent of cancer cases are diagnosed in patients at age 55 or older. If no fundamental changes are made, the aging of the Baby Boom generation will bring a 20 percent increase in cancer diagnoses.
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
-0.944
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.935
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.768
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dianne Feinstein

In the face of these challenges, the National Cancer Institute, NCI, with broad support in the cancer community, set the ambitious goal of ending death and suffering from cancer by 2015. This goal has generated unprecedented excitement and unity, with over 80 Members of the United States Senate signing a letter in support of the effort.
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
-0.813
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.28
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
97
Magnitude:
0.272
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
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Dianne Feinstein

It is time to reexamine and reorient our Nation's cancer policy to meet this ambitious goal. This does not mean that cancer will be eradicated by 2015. As our population ages, cancer will not go away. But we can change the meaning of a cancer diagnosis, and that is what the 2015 goal is about.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.922
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.534
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.466
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Dianne Feinstein

Meeting this goal will take a comprehensive approach. It requires detecting cancer earlier, before it spreads and becomes harder to treat. It requires targeted therapies, capable of killing cancer cells while leaving healthy cells intact. We must provide access to high quality cancer care for those who do get sick. We must also understand more about why people get cancer in the first place, and ways it can be prevented.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
-0.935
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.697
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
68
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
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dianne Feinstein

Our legislation takes a multifaceted approach to changing the very nature of a cancer diagnosis. The National Cancer Act of 2007 will do the following:
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
-0.878
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.865
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:
0.583
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Dianne Feinstein

Authorize grants for the development of targeted drugs.
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
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.138
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Dianne Feinstein

New drug therapies continue to lead us closer to the day in which cancer is a treatable, chronic condition controlled with a simple pill or injection. It has now been 5 years since the drug company Novartis won approval for Gleevec, a targeted drug that has saved the lives of countless patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, CML.
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)
0.61904
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.33
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
77
Magnitude:
0.255
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.198
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dianne Feinstein

Gleevec demonstrates the promise of this new kind of drug therapy. It blocks the enzymes that help cancer cells grow and divide, leaving healthy cells untouched. When this drug was first introduced, CML patients who were near death recovered and left the hospital. Yet it could not be determined if their remission would last, or if long-term use of this revolutionary drug would prove safe.
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)
0.99853
VADER
-0.252
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.278
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.241
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Prison
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.172
Code:
2005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02005000
Wikidata_id:
Q40357
Wikidata_label:
prison
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Therapy
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.157
Code:
7003005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003005
Wikidata_id:
Q179661
Wikidata_label:
medical treatment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Dianne Feinstein

We now know that Gleevec is fulfilling this early promise. Before the advent of this drug, CML patients would often suffer a relapse after 2 or 3 years. But a recent study of CML patients taking Gleevec has demonstrated a remarkable 89 percent survival rate after 5 years. The cancer progressed to a more serious stage in only 7 percent of patients during this time period, and only 5 percent were forced to discontinue treatment because of side effects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
-0.834
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.308
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Patient
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.207
Code:
7019000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07019000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Therapy
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.199
Code:
7003005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003005
Wikidata_id:
Q179661
Wikidata_label:
medical treatment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Dianne Feinstein

These results suggest that patients may be able to stay on Gleevec indefinitely, keeping this formerly deadly cancer under control while leading full and productive lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.161
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.122
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
34
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Dianne Feinstein

Targeted therapies are now offering hope to patients with many different kinds of cancer: Herceptin for some breast cancers, Iressa for those with small cell lung cancer, Avastin for colorectal cancer. Avastin can extend survival by interfering with the growth of blood vessels that feed the tumor, literally starving it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.925
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.821
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.767
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
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Dianne Feinstein

These drugs are the future of cancer research. We need more drugs like Gleevec, which transform cancer from a killer to a controllable health condition. This legislation would authorize NCI to make grants to further develop these treatments.
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
-0.887
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.276
Code:
7003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003000
Wikidata_id:
Q9353606
Wikidata_label:
health service
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.195
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.165
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.166
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dianne Feinstein

To help with the development of targeted drugs, the bill also calls for the establishment of a task force on surrogate endpoints and biomarkers. They are the mechanisms for measuring the efficacy of cancer treatment at the molecular level, allowing doctors to precisely gauge how a patient is reacting to a treatment, or if a cancer is progressing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.796
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.184
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
97
Magnitude:
0.179
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Therapy
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.119
Code:
7003005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003005
Wikidata_id:
Q179661
Wikidata_label:
medical treatment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dianne Feinstein

Developing biomarkers for different types of cancer is an essential step, and our bill will establish a program to develop the biomarkers with the most immediate clinical promise.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.423
Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.155
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
18.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Dianne Feinstein

The bill will also create special reimbursements for coordinating physicians, or "cancer quarterbacks" in Medicare. Successful cancer treatment is increasingly complex, reaching across the entire spectrum of the medical profession. It can involve lab tests, CT-scans, surgery, chemotherapy, and a full team of specialists who offer this care. Many patients have no single physician who can guide them through the complicated and sometimes contradictory course of cancer treatment, no professional to advise them what is best.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.751
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.274
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
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Dianne Feinstein

This bill would require Medicare to pay oncology doctors or nurses to become the overall managers of patients' care, in effect providing every cancer patient with a "cancer quarterback" physician to help them coordinate care and make the necessary decisions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.346
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.249
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
14
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dianne Feinstein

This cancer quarterback can direct care in the manner that best meets the patient's needs, instead of focusing on only a small segment of his or her care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
84
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Dianne Feinstein

This legislation requires that State Medicaid drug programs cover smoking cessation treatments in the same manner as all other approved therapies. I have long believed that we will not truly address the burden of cancer until we address tobacco use. I have asked all kinds of cancer experts about what we can do to stop death from cancer, and their answer is always the same: Stop tobacco use.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.973
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.402
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
79
Magnitude:
0.319
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Therapy
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.314
Code:
7003005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003005
Wikidata_id:
Q179661
Wikidata_label:
medical treatment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Process Industry > Tobacco
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.24
Code:
4013008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04013008
Wikidata_id:
Q907703
Wikidata_label:
tobacco industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Dianne Feinstein

Tobacco causes 30 percent of cancer deaths and 1 in 5 of all deaths in the United States. It is the leading cause of preventable death. Smoking related costs total $167 billion annually.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Process Industry > Tobacco
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.232
Code:
4013008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04013008
Wikidata_id:
Q907703
Wikidata_label:
tobacco industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
86
Magnitude:
0.199
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.151
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > Society > Death
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.142
Code:
8005002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08005002
Wikidata_id:
Q361306
Wikidata_label:
human interest story
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Death and Dying
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.116
Code:
14023000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14023000
Wikidata_id:
Q4
Wikidata_label:
death
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Dianne Feinstein

According to the CDC, more than 70 percent of American smokers would like to quit. Studies indicate that tobacco use treatment, including smoking cessation aids, will double their chances of success.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Process Industry > Tobacco
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
4013008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04013008
Wikidata_id:
Q907703
Wikidata_label:
tobacco industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.138
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.122
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Dianne Feinstein

Yet under current law, State Medicaid programs are exempted from providing coverage of smoking cessation agents in the same way as they provide coverage of other drugs. Other exemptions include fertility treatments, drugs to promote hair growth, and drugs for erectile dysfunction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.186
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.094
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
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Dianne Feinstein

Simply put, smoking cessation aids, which are FDA approved and proven to be effective, do not belong on this list. Denying people access to treatments to help them break a deadly and expensive addiction is flawed policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.266
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Therapy
Score:
83
Magnitude:
0.221
Code:
7003005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003005
Wikidata_id:
Q179661
Wikidata_label:
medical treatment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.218
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Aids
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.138
Code:
7001003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001003
Wikidata_id:
Q12199
Wikidata_label:
HIV/AIDS
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Dianne Feinstein

Our bill will remove tobacco cessation products from this list of exemptions, leveling the playing field with other FDA approved products.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Process Industry > Tobacco
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.105
Code:
4013008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04013008
Wikidata_id:
Q907703
Wikidata_label:
tobacco industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Dianne Feinstein

Our bill establishes pilot projects for expanding colorectal cancer screening for low-income, uninsured individuals. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program has proven very successful in providing low income women with access to potentially life saving screenings. It is now time to provide similar access to colorectal cancer screening.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.905
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.414
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.331
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
22
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
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Dianne Feinstein

The need is great. A 2006 study conducted by Northwestern University researchers found that only 7 percent of minority patients without regular health care access at risk for developing colon cancer are being screened. A 2005 study of New York City residents found that those least likely to have been recommended colorectal screening are low- income or uninsured.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.518
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.155
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
96
Magnitude:
0.149
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.121
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Dianne Feinstein

Early detection allows physicians to identify patients with pre- cancerous polyps, and treat them before cancer even develops. These pilot projects identify the best ways to provide access to this lifesaving care for those who are not currently receiving recommended screenings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.311
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.22
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.154
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
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dianne Feinstein

This bill will authorize continued research on the potential of CT scans to detect lung cancer early. before it becomes fatal. Despite all the promising advances against many types of cancer, lung cancer remains the Nation's leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. About 20,000 people who have never smoked are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, and this number is increasing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.986
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.809
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.73
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Dianne Feinstein

We need to learn more about how to screen for lung cancer and detect it early, before it has advanced. There is much we need to learn before scientists can make a definitive recommendation about screening and its potential benefits for both smokers and non-smokers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.458
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.276
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Dianne Feinstein

To help scientists learn more, this bill will authorize funding to provide CT scans to those with a history of heavy smoking. This further study will help determine whether this promising technology is indeed the method we need to make progress against the leading cancer killer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.133
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.087
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dianne Feinstein

This legislation expands the existing NIH loan repayment program to provide assistance to researchers who make a commitment to working on cancer prevention research. This will encourage the best and brightest to pursue work that will help us to better understand what causes cancer and how we can stop it from occurring.
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
0.844
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.184
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.127
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
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Dianne Feinstein

The bill will encourage and support research into new drugs and treatments, called chemopreventatives, which can stop precancerous cells from becoming tumors. Decades of research has enabled physicians to prescribe medications to prevent serious illness, such as statin drugs to lower cholesterol, and drugs to treat high blood pressure before it leads to strokes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.893
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.457
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
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Dianne Feinstein

Progress in drug development to stop cancer has been far more limited. The promise of this field was made clear when, last year, the Food and Drug Administration, FDA, licensed Gardasil, a vaccine to stop the spread of cervical cancer. Gardasil protects against the two forms of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, which causes approximately 70 percent of cervical cancer cases. This vaccine could virtually eliminate cervical cancer during the lifetime of our daughters and granddaughters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.942
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Preventative Medicine > Vaccines
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.6
Code:
7008001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07008001
Wikidata_id:
Q134808
Wikidata_label:
vaccine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.421
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.379
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
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dianne Feinstein

We need more chemoprevention techniques like Guardasil to guard against other types of cancer. People at high risk for a specific type of cancer may one day take a daily pill to stop abnormal cells from progressing to full blown cancer. Though it will take a long time for these promises to become reality, this research is the future of cancer care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.936
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.864
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.804
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dianne Feinstein

In order to encourage this work, our legislation would grant Orphan Drug Act protections to treatments designed to treat high-risk conditions in individuals who have not yet been diagnosed with cancer, but if left untreated, face a high risk of developing cancer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.827
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.423
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
81
Magnitude:
0.341
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
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Dianne Feinstein

This research will require new resources in order to have the best chance of success. To build the foundations for success, our bill will encourage biospecimen collection.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.088
Code:
13006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13006000
Wikidata_id:
Q42240
Wikidata_label:
research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Sport > Soccer
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.062
Code:
15054000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15054000
Wikidata_id:
Q2736
Wikidata_label:
association football
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Dianne Feinstein

Scientists are beginning to understand the significant role that genetics plays in the development of cancer. To encourage further study, scientists need access to a variety of tissue, blood, and other samples from both cancer patients and those who are healthy. Our bill codifies guidelines for the collection of these samples and requires that the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MedPAC, draft a report examining potential payment systems for these activities.
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)
0.63599
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.751
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
28.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Dianne Feinstein

We are on the cusp of an age of personalized medicine, in which a cancer patient's tumor can be analyzed to determine what type of treatment will be most effective. Patients will no longer undergo round after round of chemotherapy or radiation in the hopes of finding a treatment regime that works. Collecting and storing blood and tissue samples will provide our researchers with the materials they need to make these important discoveries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.304
Somewhat Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.8
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.405
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
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Dianne Feinstein

Our bill will promote clinical trial enrollment. Patients willing to try these cutting edge cancer therapies as they emerge face a variety of obstacles. They, or their physicians, might not know what clinical trial opportunities exist. They may need to travel to a far away facility to participate. Our legislation requires the Director of the National Cancer Institute to create a clinical trials program, which includes: an outreach program, to assure that all patients, especially minorities, participate in trials; and a coordination program, to help patients with logistical challenges and the support costs of trial participation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.429
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Patient
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.246
Code:
7019000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07019000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Trials
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.227
Code:
2008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02008000
Wikidata_id:
Q8016240
Wikidata_label:
trial
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Staff > Primary Care Physician
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.216
Code:
7006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07006001
Wikidata_id:
Q66811410
Wikidata_label:
medical profession
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Dianne Feinstein

Our bill creates an oncology compassionate access program. No patient should lose a battle with cancer because bureaucratic hurdles denied him or her access to a potentially lifesaving therapy. Our bill provides for the creation of a new compassionate access program to speed access of investigational therapies for terminally ill patients who have exhausted all other available treatment options.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
-0.859
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.384
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Therapy
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.35
Code:
7003005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003005
Wikidata_id:
Q179661
Wikidata_label:
medical treatment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Dianne Feinstein

Our bill will address the needs of a growing number of cancer survivors. As cancer increasingly becomes a manageable, chronic condition, there will be an increasing number of cancer survivors confronting yet-unknown health challenges. Current cancer survivors number almost 10 million, and this number will only grow. This bill will: expand current cancer surveillance systems to track the health status of cancer survivors; implement a national cancer survivorship action plan, including post treatment health programs; require States to consider the needs of cancer survivors, and their families, in addition to current patients, when drafting their comprehensive cancer control plans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.14842
VADER
-0.99
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.76
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.725
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
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Dianne Feinstein

Require the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIEHS, to report on their strategies, benchmarks, and progress in meeting the 2015 goal. This will allow Congress to adjust policy as necessary to ensure that the promise of ending death and suffering from cancer is realized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.848
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.325
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Environmental Politics
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.184
Code:
6004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06004000
Wikidata_id:
Q5381346
Wikidata_label:
environmental politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14
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
24

Dianne Feinstein

The state of cancer care has changed drastically since 1971, and it is time that our Federal policies reflect these changes. The 2015 goal is ambitious, and it requires no less than ambitious legislation in response.
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
0.366
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.23
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.134
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.118
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Dianne Feinstein

I urge you 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)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Sam Brownback

Mr. President, today, I introduce the National Cancer Act of 2007, along with my colleague Dianne Feinstein. Thirty-five years ago, President Richard Nixon signed the original National Cancer Act, and today, we are moving forward with a new, comprehensive bill that takes us one step closer to ending death and suffering from cancer within 10 years. This bill addresses impact-oriented issues such as the development of cancer prevention drugs and a screening for the most lethal cancer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.982
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.701
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.66
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Sam Brownback

Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in America. Individuals afflicted with lung cancer historically have had only 15 percent survival rate. Our legislation includes a new demonstration program to continue research on a screening that uses a spiral CT scan. Screenings using this tool and appropriate follow-up procedures have shown very encouraging results in early detection.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.949
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.429
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.293
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
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Sam Brownback

We also include accountability mechanisms in this bill. We request a report from the Federal Government regarding the manner in which Federal cancer research funding is being spent by requiring an estimate of the number of individuals who have benefited from such investment and the number of new treatments developed.
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
-0.586
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.114
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.066
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
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Sam Brownback

Another issue our legislation addresses is the fact that less than 5 percent of adults diagnosed with cancer each year will be treated through enrollment in a clinical trial; this is often due to lack of awareness. Our bill creates an education program about the availability of clinical trials.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.375
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.238
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
38.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Sam Brownback

Our legislation also includes efforts to ensure the availability of compassionate access options. Making decisions about treatment options for cancer is a decision best made between the cancer patient and their doctor. Compassionate access offers cancer patients, who have exhausted all of their treatment options, access to promising investigational treatments that have not yet received full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.686
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Therapy
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.35
Code:
7003005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003005
Wikidata_id:
Q179661
Wikidata_label:
medical treatment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Sam Brownback

Finally, our bill includes measures to accelerate the progress of the National Cancer Institute's initiative of mapping the genome of the most lethal cancers in America, which will lead to earlier cancer diagnosis and the use of personalized medicine.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.791
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.293
Code:
7001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001004
Wikidata_id:
Q12078
Wikidata_label:
cancer
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.274
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
8.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Sam Brownback

I look forward to working with my colleague Dianne Feinstein and others in moving forward with this legislation in the Senate.
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
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:
Politics > Parliament > Upper House
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.069
Code:
11009001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009001
Wikidata_id:
Q637846
Wikidata_label:
upper house
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Carl Levin

Mr. President, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, commonly referred to as the Grand River Bands, has been in some form indigenous to the State of Michigan for over 200 years. The Grand River Bands consists of the 19 bands of Indians who occupied the territory along the Grand River in what is now southwest Michigan, including the cities of Grand Rapids and Muskegon. The members of the Grand River Bands are the descendants and political successors to signatories of the 1821 Treaty of Chicago and the 1836 Treaty of Washington. They are also one of six tribes which is an original signatory of the 1855 Treaty of Detroit. However, the Grand River Bands is the only one of those tribes which is not recognized by the Federal Government.
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
0.973
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Treaty
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.26
Code:
11027000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11027000
Wikidata_id:
Q131569
Wikidata_label:
treaty
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Carl Levin

In the 109th Congress, I introduced a bill, with my colleague, Senator Stabenow, which would direct the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior to make a recognition determination, for the Grand River Bands, in a timely manner. I am pleased to re-introduce that bill now. I would also like to affirm that this bill does not federally recognize the tribe nor does it address the issue of gaming. Furthermore, I would like to stress the timely manner in which this determination must be made.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.053
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Carl Levin

If federally recognized, the Grand River Bands is eligible for funds set aside for them from a Federal consent judgment. These funds are expected to be distributed this year. In order for the Grand River Bands to receive their portion of this fund, they must be federally recognized before this money is distributed. They have completed all of the necessary items for a determination to be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, but the Bureau has failed to act on the petition for the past ten years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.039
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Sport > Tennis
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.119
Code:
15065000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000
Wikidata_id:
Q847
Wikidata_label:
tennis
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Rivers
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.066
Code:
6006006
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006006
Wikidata_id:
Q4022
Wikidata_label:
river
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Carl Levin

I hope that this legislation will help to provide a timely remedy so that the Grand River Bands can receive funds that are currently set aside for them, and enjoy the full benefits and status of Federal recognition.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Sport > Tennis
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.11
Code:
15065000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000
Wikidata_id:
Q847
Wikidata_label:
tennis
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.096
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Sport > Soccer
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
15054000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15054000
Wikidata_id:
Q2736
Wikidata_label:
association football
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

Mr. President, I introduce today with my colleagues Senators Specter, Brownback, and Leahy the Recidivism Reduction and Second Chance Act of 2007, which takes direct aim at reducing recidivism rates by improving the transition of offenders from prison back into the community. As this bill reflects, preventing recidivism is not only the right thing to do, it makes our communities safer and it saves us money.
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
0.178
Leans Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.122
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Prison
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
2005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02005000
Wikidata_id:
Q40357
Wikidata_label:
prison
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.069
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
15.5
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Joe Biden

Today, we have over two million individuals in our Federal and State prisons and millions more in local jails. Our Federal and State prisons will release nearly 650,000 of these offenders back into our communities this year. A staggering \2/3\ of released State prisoners will be rearrested for a felony or serious misdemeanor within 3 years of release.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Prison
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.393
Code:
2005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02005000
Wikidata_id:
Q40357
Wikidata_label:
prison
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Joe Biden

It's not difficult to see why. These ex-offenders face a number of difficult challenges upon release. The unemployment rate among former inmates is as high as 60 percent; 15-27 percent of prisoners expect to go to homeless shelters upon release; and 57 percent of Federal and 70 percent of State inmates used drugs regularly before prison. This addiction and dependency often continues during incarceration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.874
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.474
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Joe Biden

Unless we address these problems, these individuals will commit hundreds of thousands of serious crimes after their release, and our communities will bear the human and economic cost. If we are going to reduce recidivism and crime, we simply have to make concerted, common- sense efforts now to help ex-offenders successfully reenter and reintegrate into their communities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.188
Code:
2001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001000
Wikidata_id:
Q83267
Wikidata_label:
crime
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.184
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.096
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
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Joe Biden

The Recidivism Reduction and Second Chance Act of 2007 confronts head-on the dire situation of prisoners reentering our communities with insufficient monitoring, little or no job skills, inadequate drug treatment, insufficient housing, lack of basic physical and mental health services, and deficient basic life skills. Through commonsense and cost effective measures, it offers a second chance for ex-offenders, and the children and families that depend on them, and it strengthens our communities and ensures safe neighborhoods.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.12
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.12
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.2318
VADER
-0.278
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.286
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
15.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Joe Biden

The Second Chance Act provides a competitive grant program to study current approaches to reducing recidivism rates. It also provides grants for the development and implementation of comprehensive substance abuse treatment programs, academic and vocational education programs, housing and job counseling programs, and mentoring for offenders who are approaching release and who have been released. To ensure accountability, the bill requires grantees to establish performance goals and benchmarks and report the results to Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.459
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.093
Code:
5000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05000000
Wikidata_id:
Q8434
Wikidata_label:
education
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.087
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Media > Radio Industry
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
4010008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04010008
Wikidata_id:
Q7281175
Wikidata_label:
radio industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.2
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Joe Biden

The bill authorizes $192 million per year in competitive grant funding. This represents an investment in our future and an acknowledgement of the problem we face. We must remember that the average cost of incarcerating each prisoner exceeds $20,000 per year, with expenditures on corrections alone having increased from $9 billion in 1982 to $60 billion in 2002. That's more than a six-fold increase, and the costs keep going up.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.079
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > War
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
16009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16009000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joe Biden

A relatively modest investment in offender reentry efforts today is far more cost-effective than the alternative -- building more prisons for these ex-offenders to return to if they can't reenter their communities and are convicted of further crimes. An ounce of prevention, as the saying goes, is worth a pound of cure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Prison
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.064
Code:
2005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02005000
Wikidata_id:
Q40357
Wikidata_label:
prison
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.05
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
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

I'm proud today to join with Senator Specter, Senator Brownback, and Senator Leahy in introducing the Recidivism Reduction and Second Chance Act and ask that our colleagues join with us in this vital effort. The safety of our neighbors, our children, and our communities depends on it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.227
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

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
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

Dick Durbin

Mr. President, I am proud to be joined today by my colleagues, Senator Grassley from Iowa, and Representative Stark in the House, to introduce the William H. Frist Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act. This important legislation gives long overdue recognition to the courageous act of organ donation and encourages others to become new donors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.945
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.065
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
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Score:
81
Magnitude:
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Code:
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Url:
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law
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IPTC Subject
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Gunning-Fog Score
12
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12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
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6.7
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4.2
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21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dick Durbin

This bill establishes a congressional medal to recognize organ donors and their families for their selfless acts of organ donation. The medal is named in honor of Dr. William H. Frist, a former transplant surgeon, later Senate majority leader, who first offered the Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act during his time in the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.099
Code:
11009000
Url:
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Wikidata_id:
Q35749
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parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament > Upper House
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.068
Code:
11009001
Url:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.055
Code:
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Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014000
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medical specialty
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
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10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dick Durbin

Nearly 100,000 people are currently waiting for an organ transplant. Over 2,000 are children under age 18. In my home State of Illinois, nearly 5,000 men, women, and children wait for a life-saving donation. Sadly, the national waiting list continues to grow every year. Since the waiting list began, at least 75,000 donation-eligible Americans have died waiting for an organ to become available; in 2005 alone, over 6,000 people died for lack of a suitable organ, including some 300 Illinois residents. Minorities representing approximately 25 percent of the population comprise over 40 percent of the organ transplant waiting list and half of the patients who die while patiently waiting for their gift of life.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
-0.936
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Patient
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.226
Code:
7019000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07019000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
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health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.227
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
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family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Lifestyle (House and Home)
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.21
Code:
10009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10009000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Disaster and Accident
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.116
Code:
3000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/03000000
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IPTC Subject
Readability
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10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Dick Durbin

Every 16 minutes, a new name is added to the growing list, while the hope of those who have been waiting for months and years at a time begins to diminish. To narrow the gap between the limited supply and the increasing demand for donated organs, willing donors must make their desire to donate clear to the only people able to make the decision if the occasion should arise -- their immediate family members. Although there are up to 15,000 potential donors annually, families consent to donation for less than 6,000 donors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.142
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
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family
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IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Dick Durbin

Congressional medals are awarded to individuals who perform an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, and national interest of the United States. Is there a more outstanding deed or act than that of the gift of life? Over 21,000 Americans receive the gift of life each year through transplantation surgery made possible by the generosity of organ and tissue donors. The Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act would allow us to recognize these donors and their families and inspire others to become donors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.99
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.064
Code:
7014000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014000
Wikidata_id:
Q930752
Wikidata_label:
medical specialty
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Dick Durbin

This is noncontroversial, nonpartisan legislation to recognize the selfless act of donating one's organ for another's well-being and to hopefully increase the rate of organ donation. I ask my colleagues to help bring an end to transplant waiting lists and give recognition to the faith and courage displayed by organ donors and their families. This bill honors these brave acts, while publicizing the critical need for increased organ donation. I urge all of my colleagues to support the William H. Frist Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act.
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)
1.88707
VADER
0.98
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.075
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
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Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parties and Movements
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
11010000
Url:
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Wikidata_id:
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political party
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
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11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Dick Durbin

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
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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

Hillary Clinton

Mr. President, today, I am introducing the Heroes at Home Act of 2007, the Restoring Disability Benefits for Injured and Wounded Warriors Act of 2007, and the Protecting Military Family Financial Benefits Act of 2007 to serve our servicemembers and send a message: you will be treated as heroes before deployment, during deployment, and upon returning home. You didn't offer excuses and do not deserve to be offered excuses by your country.
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)
1.02165
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Disabled
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.073
Code:
14004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14004000
Wikidata_id:
Q12131
Wikidata_label:
disability
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
96
Magnitude:
0.071
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Disaster and Accident
Score:
83
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
3000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/03000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12890393
Wikidata_label:
incident
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Lifestyle (House and Home)
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
10009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10009000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > International Law
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.052
Code:
2011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02011000
Wikidata_id:
Q4394526
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international law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
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12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Hillary Clinton

I want to thank Senator Collins for co-sponsoring the Heroes at Home Act of 2007 and for partnering with me on numerous pieces of legislation and initiatives related to these and other important health issues.
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
0.785
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.107
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
95
Magnitude:
0.101
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.065
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
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humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Culture (General)
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
1022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01022000
Wikidata_id:
Q11042
Wikidata_label:
culture
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Hillary Clinton

This is a moment of profound challenge for our country, for our military, and for our men and women in uniform. And while there are often strong disagreements here in Washington, I hope we can unite around our common values and patriotism when it comes to how we treat our servicemembers and veterans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.524
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Hillary Clinton

If you serve your country your country should serve you. That is the promise our country must keep to the men and women who enlist, who fight, and who return home often bearing the visible and invisible scars of sacrifice. Sadly, too often in the past several years, that promise has been broken: whether it's a lack of up-armored vehicles on the ground in Iraq or a lack of appropriate care in outpatient facilities at Walter Reed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Lifestyle (House and Home)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
10009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10009000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
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politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.054
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Culture (General)
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.053
Code:
1022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01022000
Wikidata_id:
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culture
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
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11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Hillary Clinton

Last year, I authored and passed into law the Heroes at Home initiative to assist returning servicemembers experiencing the complex, diffuse, and life-altering symptoms of traumatic brain injury and other mental health difficulties.
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
-0.66
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
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Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.138
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.121
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
73
Magnitude:
0.101
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.1
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Healthcare Policy
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.098
Code:
7013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07013000
Wikidata_id:
Q1519812
Wikidata_label:
health policy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Lifestyle (House and Home)
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.095
Code:
10009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10009000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.093
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
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Q105985
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judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
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Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.071
Code:
7009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07009000
Wikidata_id:
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injury
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Readability
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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
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Hillary Clinton

One out of every 10 returning servicemembers are affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI), which has been widely identified as the "signature wound" of the Global War on Terror. This includes severe injuries as well as invisible wounds that result in trouble remembering appointments, holding down a job, and returning to civilian life. Unfortunately, troops have an increased risk of sustaining more than one mild or moderate TBI because of multiple deployments and the prevalent use of Improved Explosive Devices by enemy combatants in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. However, mild and moderate TBI may go undetected, especially if the servicemember has sustained more obvious injuries. Further, it can be difficult to distinguish mild TBI from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder since both conditions have common symptoms, such as irritability, anxiety and depression. Although many wounded servicemembers receive cognitive evaluations upon returning from deployment, the lack of a baseline test conducted prior to the injury leads these servicemembers to question the validity of their post- deployment assessments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.75786
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.10638
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.10638
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20909
VADER
-0.987
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.22
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
13.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
78
Sprache Difficult Word Count
71

Hillary Clinton

When I visited Walter Reed a few weeks ago, I met a young Army soldier who had lost one arm and lost his ring finger because his wedding band had melted onto it. I asked him how he was doing, and he said, "You know, I'm working hard at my rehabilitation and they're taking great care of me with my prosthetics." He said, "but what really bothers me is my memory. I don't have the focus that I used to have. I can't really set out tasks and know that I can accomplish them." And he said, "That's the thing that really bothers me I've got to have my brain back." His story, and the stories of hundreds of other servicemembers like him, demonstrates that we need to do more to help rapid identification of traumatic brain injury in order to facilitate the best care once the servicemembers return home, and expand support systems for members and former members of the Armed Services with traumatic brain injury and their families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38946
VADER
0.789
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.173
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.154
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Injury
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.108
Code:
7009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07009000
Wikidata_id:
Q193078
Wikidata_label:
injury
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.093
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Hillary Clinton

That's why I, along with Senator Collins, am introducing the Heroes at Home Act of 2007 today, to build on last year's Heroes at Home initiative. I am grateful to have developed this proposal with the Wounded Warrior Project, the National Military Family Association, the Military Officers Association of America, and the American Academy of Neurology.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.202
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Hillary Clinton

We should provide pre-deployment cognitive screening to better diagnose and treat traumatic brain injury when these men and women return home. This legislation will improve detection of mild and moderate TBI by implementing an objective, computer-based assessment protocol to measure cognitive functioning both prior to and after deployment. This baseline test will help detect mild and moderate cases of TBI and distinguish them from PTSD. My legislation will also require that the same assessment tool be used across all branches of the 6yArmed Services and for every member of the Armed Forces who will be deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.061
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
35.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Hillary Clinton

We should also help families take care of a loved one by providing them with training to become certified caregivers, so that they can receive compensation for care giving they already provide. Family members of returning soldiers with TBI are often ill-equipped to handle the demands of caring for their loved one, which in some bases can become a full-time responsibility. My legislation will establish a Traumatic Brain Injury Family Caregiver Personal Care Attendant Training and Certification Program, which would train and certify family caregivers of TBI patients as personal care attendants, enabling them to provide quality care at home and at the same time qualify for compensation from the VA.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.06142
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.148
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
77
Magnitude:
0.114
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
20.4
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Hillary Clinton

Finally, we should explore new ways to treat TBI in rural settings and outpatient clinics through telemedicine. Servicemembers and veterans continue to face problems in accessing needed medical and mental health care, especially veterans or Guard and Reserve members who live in rural areas. The Heroes at Home Act of 2007 will help increase the reach of needed care for TBI by creating a demonstration project, administered jointly by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs that would use telehealth technology to assess TBI and related mental health conditions and facilitate rehabilitation and dissemination of educational material on techniques, strategies and skills for servicemembers with TBI.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Conditions
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.099
Code:
7018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07018000
Wikidata_id:
Q12136
Wikidata_label:
disease
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
79
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.066
Code:
11001001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001
Wikidata_id:
Q7923600
Wikidata_label:
veterans' affairs
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.061
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:
61
Magnitude:
0.06
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
12.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44

Hillary Clinton

On March 6, 2007 Chief of Staff of the Army General Peter Schoomaker and the then Army Surgeon General Lieutenant General Kevin C. Kiley, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee that soldiers appearing before the Physical Evaluation Board were "short-changed" and had not received appropriate disability benefits. According to the Congressional Research Service, since the enactment of the Traumatic Servicemembers Group Life Insurance program at least 45 percent of claims have been denied. In March 2006 the Comptroller General issued GAO Report 06-362: Military Disability System: Improved Oversight Needed to Ensure Consistent and Timely Outcomes for Reserve and Active Duty Service Members -- the Department of Defense did not heed the recommendations provided in this report and as a result injured and wounded warriors continue to languish in an inefficient and adversarial disability system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.03704
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.03704
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.07146
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.36
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Disabled
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.214
Code:
14004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14004000
Wikidata_id:
Q12131
Wikidata_label:
disability
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Armed Forces
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.188
Code:
11001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001004
Wikidata_id:
Q772547
Wikidata_label:
armed forces
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
64

Hillary Clinton

I am also introducing legislation to fix the disability benefits system for our wounded warriors. When I've visited Walter Reed, one common thread uniting the problems is the disjointed and unfair process for evaluating disabilities. There were only three lawyers and one paralegal assigned to Walter Reed's entire evaluation process. Compare that to 4,000 Army JAG lawyers assigned to active duty, the National Guard, and the Reserves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.189
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.097
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Hillary Clinton

The "Restoring Disability Benefits for Injured and Wounded Warriors Act of 2007" will restore disability benefits for wounded and injured members of the Armed Forces. The act will direct reviews of disability claims, traumatic injury claims, and the Physical Evaluation Board process. Additionally, the "Restoring Disability Benefits for Injured and Wounded Warriors Act of 2007" will increase the availability of legal counsel for members appealing their disability cases, and direct the Comptroller General to provide a follow up report on the efforts currently being made by the Department of Defense to address certain deficiencies in the Disability Evaluation Systems; the adequacy of the Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Schedule for Ratings as it relates to the nature of wounds our warriors suffer in combat today; and to report on the standards and procedures of Physical Evaluation Boards.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.18958
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.27958
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Disabled
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.484
Code:
14004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14004000
Wikidata_id:
Q12131
Wikidata_label:
disability
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Hillary Clinton

So I am proposing an up-and-down review of previously-denied cases and failed appeals, an independent review of traumatic injury claims under the Traumatic Servicemembers Group Life Insurance program where up to 45 percent of claims have been denied, and a fix to ensure members have the proper liaison and legal assistance when appearing before the Physical Evaluation Board. We must stop short-changing our wounded warriors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.938
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Sport > Basketball
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.151
Code:
15008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15008000
Wikidata_id:
Q5372
Wikidata_label:
basketball
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.099
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
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Hillary Clinton

Finally, I am introducing the Protecting Military Family Financial Benefits Act of 2007 to close gaps in coverage for the Death Gratuity and Survivor Benefits beneficiaries and improve pre-deployment counseling and services for all members of the Armed Forces.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Armed Forces
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.108
Code:
11001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001004
Wikidata_id:
Q772547
Wikidata_label:
armed forces
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Banking
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.071
Code:
4006002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006002
Wikidata_id:
Q806718
Wikidata_label:
banking industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.3
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Hillary Clinton

Every day single-parents deploy to distant battlefields and leave their minor children in the care of a financially ill-prepared guardian or caretaker. Unfortunately, when tragedy strikes and a military servicemember makes the ultimate sacrifice, minor dependent children and families are excluded from benefits and entitlements. In too many cases pre-deployment counseling and help are under-funded or unavailable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.389
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Hillary Clinton

These provisions will add an option for members of the Armed Forces to designate guardians or caretakers as a beneficiary for Death Gratuity benefits for care of dependent children and to receive annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for care of dependent children. These options do not exist under current law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Armed Forces
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.183
Code:
11001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001004
Wikidata_id:
Q772547
Wikidata_label:
armed forces
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.123
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Children
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.114
Code:
14024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024001
Wikidata_id:
Q7569
Wikidata_label:
child
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.098
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
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Hillary Clinton

The Department of Defense will be required to commission an independent panel to review and assess military pre-deployment counseling and services, and implement recommended changes and best practices within 120 days of receiving the report. This review will include pre-deployment counseling and services available for unmarried members of the Armed Forces with dependent children, unmarried single members without dependent children, and married members with or without dependent children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.163
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Armed Forces
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.094
Code:
11001004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001004
Wikidata_id:
Q772547
Wikidata_label:
armed forces
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.9
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Hillary Clinton

Specifically, what level of counseling or services are available for these members to maximize financial protections for the proper care of their surviving dependents under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, Death Gratuity, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Survivor Benefits Plan, and benefits payable under the Social Security Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Banking
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.097
Code:
4006002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006002
Wikidata_id:
Q806718
Wikidata_label:
banking industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Social Issues (General) > Social Conditions
Score:
83
Magnitude:
0.081
Code:
14025001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14025001
Wikidata_id:
Q189970
Wikidata_label:
social status
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Insurance
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.065
Code:
4006006
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006006
Wikidata_id:
Q43183
Wikidata_label:
insurance
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Disaster and Accident
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
3000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/03000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12890393
Wikidata_label:
incident
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Social Issues (General)
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
14025000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14025000
Wikidata_id:
Q8425
Wikidata_label:
society
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
4006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006000
Wikidata_id:
Q837171
Wikidata_label:
financial services
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Hillary Clinton

The review will include the preparation and maintenance of Family Care Plans for single-parents including elements for such plans relating to death benefits, wills, powers of attorney, trusts, safeguarding of the plan during deployment, and the acknowledgement of specific guardian and caretaker duties relating to use of financial benefits for the care of minor dependent children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.559
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Hillary Clinton

Finally, this review will determine the adequate level of resources available at military pre-deployment centers including: the availability of legal and financial counseling, training level of pre- deployment counselors, Family Support Group involvement, availability of PTSD screening, and availability of suicide prevention counseling.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Hillary Clinton

Let us all join together in accepting our responsibility as a nation to those who serve and resolve to improve their care for traumatic brain injuries, reform their disability benefits, and fix their survivor benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Disabled
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.103
Code:
14004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14004000
Wikidata_id:
Q12131
Wikidata_label:
disability
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Hillary Clinton

I ask unanimous consent letters of support for this legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.091
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
83
Magnitude:
0.075
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > Award and Prize > Record
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.064
Code:
8006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001
Wikidata_id:
Q1241356
Wikidata_label:
record
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > Newspapers
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
1026003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026003
Wikidata_id:
Q11032
Wikidata_label:
newspaper
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Chris Dodd

Mr. President, I rise today with Senators Kerry, Durbin, and Feingold to introduce the Medical Education Affordability Act, MEAA. The purpose of this bill is to make medical and dental education more affordable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Chris Dodd

Upon graduation from college, students who can demonstrate economic hardship are eligible to extend their student loan deferment for up to 3 additional years. Using the economic hardship deferment, a formula that takes into account earnings and debt level, the majority of medical and dental residents defer repayment of their student loans until the end of their residency period. Unfortunately, for those specialties that require a residency of more than 3 years -- OB/GYN, psychiatry, general surgery, and oral maxillofacial dentistry to name a few -- student loan repayment begins before a resident's medical or dental education is completed. This situation creates an enormous financial burden for residents who have, in most cases, incurred significant debt. In 2006, the average indebtedness for graduating medical students was $130,000, for graduating dental students it was $145,465. While lenders are currently required to offer forbearance to medical and dental students, this is an expensive option as interest continues to accrue and may be capitalized more.often.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61538
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61538
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.3633
VADER
-0.817
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Students
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.422
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
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
72
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58

Chris Dodd

The Medical Education Affordability Act would solve this problem by extending the economic hardship deferment to cover the entire length of a medical or dental residency. By altering the definition we are removing a significant financial obstacle facing students with residency periods longer than 3 years. I want to stress again, residents will still have to demonstrate economic hardship -- MEAA only extends the deferment for borrowers that continue to meet the debt-to- income requirements of the economic hardship deferment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.055
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
15.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Chris Dodd

Mr. President, I hope my colleagues will join me in support of medical education by signing onto this bill. By working together, I believe that the Senate as a body can act to ensure that more individuals are able to pursue a full range of medical specialties. I ask unanimous request 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)
2.70805
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Service
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.164
Code:
7015000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07015000
Wikidata_id:
Q55698119
Wikidata_label:
medical service
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.101
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.083
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Barack Obama

Mr. President, next week is National Public Health week -- a week to raise awareness about the importance of public health all around this Nation. I applaud the efforts of the American Public Health Association in organizing events across the country to assist in this awareness building.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.155
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government > Ministers (Government)
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.078
Code:
11006009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006009
Wikidata_id:
Q165950
Wikidata_label:
espionage
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Barack Obama

We all know the alarming statistics demonstrating the worsening health status in both children and adults in this Nation. Without intervention, 1 in 3 children born in 2000 can expect to develop diabetes in their lifetime because of obesity resulting from poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles. In my home State of Illinois, we have the highest number of lead-poisoned children in the Nation because of the large amount of older housing in places like Chicago. And asthma rates are on the rise in minority populations, reflecting worsening air quality in many areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.358
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Illness > Obesity
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.226
Code:
7017003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07017003
Wikidata_id:
Q12174
Wikidata_label:
obesity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Barack Obama

But what many don't know is how, and the degree to which, changes in the environment are contributing to this health decline. Yet, study after study has shown that environmental factors can be just as problematic as poor genes in causing disease.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.343
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
95
Magnitude:
0.326
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.212
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization > Genetics
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.185
Code:
7014004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014004
Wikidata_id:
Q7162
Wikidata_label:
genetics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Poverty
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.172
Code:
14012000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14012000
Wikidata_id:
Q10294
Wikidata_label:
poverty
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Barack Obama

While working as a community organizer in the mid-1980s on Chicago's south side, I became intimately aware of the impact of the built environment on public health. One of the neighborhoods in which I worked was bordered by the highly polluted Calumet River on one side and railroad tracks on the other side. People didn't just grow up in this neighborhood -- generation after generation stayed in a community with pollutants and extremely limited access to physical activity and healthy living. This image stays with me and is a motivating force to improve community design that includes all members of society.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.522
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Sport
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.172
Code:
15000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15000000
Wikidata_id:
Q349
Wikidata_label:
sport
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Environmental Pollution
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.123
Code:
6005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06005000
Wikidata_id:
Q58734
Wikidata_label:
pollution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Disaster and Accident > Pollution
Score:
64
Magnitude:
0.111
Code:
3009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/03009000
Wikidata_id:
Q58734
Wikidata_label:
pollution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Barack Obama

The American Public Health Association and countless other expert organizations have shown us that if we make a real commitment to, and investment in, building healthy communities, we can substantially improve the health of children and adults.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.816
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.365
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Organisations
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.254
Code:
7004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07004000
Wikidata_id:
Q4287745
Wikidata_label:
medical organization
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.228
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Adults
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.19
Code:
14024004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024004
Wikidata_id:
Q9584157
Wikidata_label:
adult human
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.1
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Barack Obama

There are many simple ways we can do this. Whenever we build a new highway or a new condo complex, we could also build a park where kids can play. Whenever we plan new communities, we could put grocery stores, restaurants and post offices within easy walking distance. We could take steps to ensure that factories or power plants aren't located near schools. We could ensure that kids are not exposed to lead hazards. And we could encourage the development of "green" homes and buildings that decrease energy consumption.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.932
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.123
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Hobby > Gardening
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.086
Code:
10004003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10004003
Wikidata_id:
Q47728
Wikidata_label:
hobby
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Gastronomy
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.071
Code:
10003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10003000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Nuclear Power
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.067
Code:
4005005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005005
Wikidata_id:
Q12739
Wikidata_label:
nuclear power
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Children
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.067
Code:
14024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024001
Wikidata_id:
Q7569
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child
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Sport > Soccer
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.064
Code:
15054000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15054000
Wikidata_id:
Q2736
Wikidata_label:
association football
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Barack Obama

And that is why I come to the floor today to reintroduce the Healthy Places Act, and the Healthy Communities Act. The Healthy Places Act would help State and local governments assess the health impact of new policies or projects, whether it's a new highway or a shopping center. And once the health impact is determined, the bill gives grant funding and technical assistance to help address the potential health problems. And while we already know a great deal about the relationship between the built environment and the health status of residents, the bill supports additional research so we can look into new environmental health hazards.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Healthcare Policy
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.801
Code:
7013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07013000
Wikidata_id:
Q1519812
Wikidata_label:
health policy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
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
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Barack Obama

The Healthy Communities Act goes hand in hand with the Healthy Places Act, calling for the assessment of the impact of federal policies on environmental health and justice. To make sure our policy decisions are not hurting public health, this legislation requires an Environmental Health Report Card for each state and the Nation at large. Since areas with poor environmental health tend to be disproportionately fiscally poor as well, this legislation establishes health action zones that qualify for grant assistance to address these problems. And since much more remains to be understood in this arena, the bill calls for environmental health research and for environmental health workforce development.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Healthcare Policy
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
7013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07013000
Wikidata_id:
Q1519812
Wikidata_label:
health policy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Environmental Politics
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.67
Code:
6004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06004000
Wikidata_id:
Q5381346
Wikidata_label:
environmental politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Barack Obama

We as a society are moving in the direction of designing communities with healthy living and public health in mind. For example, in Chicago, city leaders recognized the lack of grocery stores in many lower income neighborhoods, forcing families to go without fresh foods. To address this issue, the city's Department of Planning and Development developed a program called Retail Chicago, which used redevelopment funds to attract local developers to build grocery stores in low-income neighborhoods.
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
0.082
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.599
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Barack Obama

While we celebrate the success of such local efforts, we must call upon the Federal Government to provide adequate support. And we must ensure that all segments of society reap the rewards of building and maintaining healthy communities. I thank you for this time, and I urge my colleagues to support the Healthy Places Act and the Healthy Communities Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.49651
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.22
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.153
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Olympia J. Snowe

Mr. President, I rise today to introdnce the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2007. This bill is a companion bill to H.R. 1198, introduced in the House by Representative Lois Capps. I am pleased to be joined again this year by my colleague from Iowa, Senator Harkin, who has long been a champion of the hearing impaired. Together we worked to address hearing impairment in children in 1999, and today we unite again to achieve even greater progress for children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.111
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Trials
Score:
84
Magnitude:
0.093
Code:
2008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02008000
Wikidata_id:
Q8016240
Wikidata_label:
trial
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.075
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Olympia J. Snowe

The number of Americans with a hearing loss has doubled during the past 30 years. Most of us associate hearing problems with the aging process, and it is true that the largest group of Americans suffering from hearing impairment are those in the 65 to 75 year age range. At the same time, each year more than 12,000 babies in the United States are born with permanent hearing loss. With another 2 to 3 of every 1,000 newborns suffering partial hearing loss, this is the number one birth defect in America. Unfortunately, hearing loss can go undiagnosed for years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.03688
VADER
-0.929
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Infants
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.236
Code:
14024002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024002
Wikidata_id:
Q998
Wikidata_label:
infant
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Trials
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.21
Code:
2008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02008000
Wikidata_id:
Q8016240
Wikidata_label:
trial
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.134
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Olympia J. Snowe

In recent years, scientists have stressed how crucial the first years of a child's life are to their future development. Specialists in speech and language development tell us that the crucial period for developing speech and communication in a child's life can begin as early as 6 months of age. Many babies with hearing loss experience delays in speech, language, and cognitive development which compromises the foundation they need for later schooling and success in society. This makes early detection and intervention of hearing loss a necessity if we are to ensure that all our children get the strong start they deserve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Language
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.273
Code:
1008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01008000
Wikidata_id:
Q315
Wikidata_label:
language
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.177
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Trials
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.152
Code:
2008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02008000
Wikidata_id:
Q8016240
Wikidata_label:
trial
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.153
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Olympia J. Snowe

The ability to hear is a major element of one's ability to read and communicate. To the extent that we can help infants and young children overcome disabilities detected early in life, we will improve their ability to function in society, receive an education, obtain meaningful employment, and enjoy a better quality of life. Without early diagnosis and intervention, these children are behind the learning curve, literally. before they have even started. They should not be denied a strong start in life simply for the lack of a simple screening test.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.141
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Children
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.106
Code:
14024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024001
Wikidata_id:
Q7569
Wikidata_label:
child
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.089
Code:
5000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05000000
Wikidata_id:
Q8434
Wikidata_label:
education
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Olympia J. Snowe

For 50 years, expert commissions and task forces have emphasized the need to detect hearing loss early. In 1989, concerned about the lack of progress in this area, Surgeon General C. Everett Koop set a goal that by the year 2000, all infants -- at least 90 percent of all births or admissions -- would be screened for hearing loss prior to discharge from hospital. Subsequent Federal initiatives, combined with improved technology and concerted action from hospitals and State agencies, have since led to dramatic advances in procedures for early identification. By the beginning of 1993, about a dozen hospitals had instituted essentially universal screening -- defined as testing at least 90 percent of all newborns or infants admitted, prior to discharge. In 1997, an expert panel at the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders recommended that the first hearing screening be carried out before an infant is 3 months old in order to ensure that treatment can begin before 6 months of age. The panel also recommended that the most comprehensive and effective way of ensuring screening before an infant is 6 months old is to have newborns screened before they are sent home from the hospital. Yet a 1998 report by the Commission on Education of the Deaf estimated that the average age at which a child with congenital hearing loss was identified in the United States was a 2\1/2\ to 3 years old, with many children not being identified until 5 or 6 years old.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Hospital and Clinic
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.168
Code:
7010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07010000
Wikidata_id:
Q559392
Wikidata_label:
Medicare
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.13
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Trials
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.116
Code:
2008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02008000
Wikidata_id:
Q8016240
Wikidata_label:
trial
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization
Score:
64
Magnitude:
0.107
Code:
7014000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014000
Wikidata_id:
Q930752
Wikidata_label:
medical specialty
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Business (General) > Institution
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.099
Code:
4018001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04018001
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.091
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Infants
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.091
Code:
14024002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024002
Wikidata_id:
Q998
Wikidata_label:
infant
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
76
Sprache Difficult Word Count
74

Olympia J. Snowe

Today we have seen substantial progress in screening, 69 percent of babies are now screened for hearing loss before one month of age. This is an increase of 47 percent compared to back in 1998. That improvement is the result of a bipartisan effort I undertook with Senators Harkin and Frist in 1999 when we introduced the Newborn and Infant Hearing Screening and Intervention Act of 1999.
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
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Infants
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.099
Code:
14024002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024002
Wikidata_id:
Q998
Wikidata_label:
infant
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Olympia J. Snowe

That act helped states to establish programs to detect and diagnose hearing loss in all newborn children and to promote appropriate treatment and intervention for newborns with hearing loss. The legislation funded research by the National Institutes of Health to determine the best detection, diagnostic, treatment and intervention techniques and technologies.
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
0.494
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.29
Code:
7003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003000
Wikidata_id:
Q9353606
Wikidata_label:
health service
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Infants
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.214
Code:
14024002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024002
Wikidata_id:
Q998
Wikidata_label:
infant
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medicine > Western
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.205
Code:
7007003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07007003
Wikidata_id:
Q691640
Wikidata_label:
evidence-based medicine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Olympia J. Snowe

The legislation we are introducing today builds on that success. The bill we are introducing today provides the additional assistance necessary to help States in implementing programs to ensure that all our newborns are tested and to ensure that those identified with a hearing impairment get the help they need. Therefore, this legislation assures that reasonable action will be taken to identify hearing loss within the groups of newborns and infants, so we reach each child as early as possible. Furthermore, the bill supports the recruitment, retention, education, and training of qualified personnel and health care providers, which will provide us with the healthcare professionals we need. And finally the legislation sets targets for a long-term follow-up. It requires the development of models that reduce the loss to follow-up of newborns and infants who are identified with a hearing loss through screening.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Infants
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.149
Code:
14024002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024002
Wikidata_id:
Q998
Wikidata_label:
infant
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.116
Code:
4000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04000000
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IPTC Subject
Topic:
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60
Magnitude:
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Code:
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Url:
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IPTC Subject
Topic:
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55
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Code:
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Url:
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IPTC Subject
Topic:
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52
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Url:
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Readability
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12
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39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Olympia J. Snowe

A baby born today will be part of this country's future. Surely we owe it to that child to give them a strong start on that future by ensuring that if they do have a hearing impairment it is diagnosed and treatment started well before their first year of life is completed. I urge my colleagues to join with Senator Harkin and myself in supporting the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2007.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Trials
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.117
Code:
2008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02008000
Wikidata_id:
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trial
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.064
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Orrin Hatch

Mr. President, with my colleagues, Senator Blanche Lincoln, Senator Gordon Smith and Senator Herb Kohl, I rise to introduce the Elder Justice Act of 2007.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
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Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.161
Code:
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Url:
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Wikidata_id:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.08
Code:
2002000
Url:
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Wikidata_id:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Orrin Hatch

Senators Lincoln, Smith, Kohl and I introduced similar legislation last Congress and former Senator John Breaux and I were the lead sponsors of the Elder Justice Act in the 107th and 108th Congresses, with the strong support of Senators Lincoln, Smith and Kohl. While the legislation has been reported unanimously by the Finance Committee in the 109th and 108th Congresses, it, unfortunately, has not become law. I am here to say that will not be the case this Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
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Score:
100
Magnitude:
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Code:
11009000
Url:
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Wikidata_id:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.162
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Orrin Hatch

I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the provision of the Elder Justice Act. This legislation establishes an Elder Justice Coordinating Council to make recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the coordination of activities of the Federal, State, local and private agencies and entities relating to elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. It also provides a first time direct funding stream separate from the Social Services Block Grant for adult protective services. In addition, the Elder Justice Act creates an advisory board to create a short and long-term multidisciplinary strategic plan for the developing field of elder justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.448
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:
53
Magnitude:
0.239
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Orrin Hatch

The legislation creates new forensic centers to promote detection and increase expertise -- new programs will train health professionals in both forensic pathology and geriatrics. The bill also authorizes $10 million for national organizations or States that represent or train long-term care ombudsman representatives to provide training, technical assistance, demonstration programs and research to improve ombudsman effectiveness in addressing abuse and neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Science and Technology > Technology (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.132
Code:
13010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13010000
Wikidata_id:
Q11016
Wikidata_label:
technology
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
92
Magnitude:
0.121
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.082
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.078
Code:
13006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13006000
Wikidata_id:
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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
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Orrin Hatch

In addition, the Elder Justice Act requires immediate reporting to law enforcement of crimes in a long-term care facility. It also allows the seven State demonstration projects authorized through the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 to be completed and directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report the findings to the appropriate congressional committees no later than six months after the completion of the demonstration projects. The bill also authorizes $500,000 to determine the efficacy of establishing and maintaining a national nurse aide registry. Finally, the legislation authorizes $20 million in grants to enhance long-term care staffing through training and recruitment to establish employee incentives including career and wage benefit ladders and programs to improve management practices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.86075
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Government Health Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.482
Code:
7011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
national health insurance
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Police
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.327
Code:
2003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02003000
Wikidata_id:
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police
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.281
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.5
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
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
59

Orrin Hatch

With more than 77 million baby boomers retiring over the next three decades, we cannot wait any longer for this legislation to pass. One of my top priorities of the 110th Congress is having the Elder Justice Act signed into law. Older Americans deserve nothing less.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.172
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.151
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.117
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Orrin Hatch

In closing, our legislation has been endorsed by the Elder Justice Coalition, a national membership organization dedicated to eliminating elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation in America. This coalition, which has been a strong advocate and supporter of the Elder Justice Act, has over 500 members.
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
0.84
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.148
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parties and Movements
Score:
92
Magnitude:
0.136
Code:
11010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11010000
Wikidata_id:
Q7278
Wikidata_label:
political party
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.131
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
85
Magnitude:
0.126
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.088
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Orrin Hatch

I urge my colleagues to support this legislation so we can provide older Americans the same protections that we provide to our children and victims of domestic violence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.572
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.116
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.106
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.104
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Disaster and Accident
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.083
Code:
3000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/03000000
Wikidata_id:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.073
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.063
Code:
8000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08000000
Wikidata_id:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Herb Kohl

Mr. President, today I am pleased to be a cosponsor of the Elder Justice Act of 2007. As in previous Congresses, I am an original cosponsor and fully support the bill's goals and passage. I want to thank Senators Hatch, Lincoln and Smith for their continued leadership to make sure that our Nation finally acts in a comprehensive way to prevent elder abuse.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.911
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
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.05
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Herb Kohl

Our Nation has for far too long turned its back on the shame of elder abuse. Congress has held hearings on the devastating effects of elder abuse for a quarter of a century. With this bill, we are finally saying enough is enough -- elder abuse is unacceptable and we are going to act to stop it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.978
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.327
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Herb Kohl

This bill takes several important steps to make improvements to what is now an inadequate system of protection for our vulnerable elders. First, it boosts funding for the long-term care ombudsman program, which serves as an advocate for the elderly and disabled in long-term care. It also establishes an adult protective services grant program and forensics centers that are charged with developing expertise on elder abuse. In addition, it elevates the importance of elder justice issues by creating a coordinating council of Federal agencies that will make policy recommendations and submit reports to Congress every 2 years. And the legislation requires the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services to take a proactive role in funding initiatives aimed at improving training programs and working conditions for long- term care professionals as a strategy for increasing the number of such workers during the coming years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.05315
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.601
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
29.1
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
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61

Herb Kohl

As much as I support this bill, however, I am disappointed that it does not include one important policy that can prevent abuse -- a common- sense background check system that can screen out potential workers with serious criminal convictions that may put fragile seniors in long- term care at risk.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.809
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.16
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
81
Magnitude:
0.13
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.089
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.09
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
20.7
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Herb Kohl

Almost every day, we read terrible stories about elderly patients who are beaten, sexually assaulted, or robbed by the very people who are charged with their care. Research shows that many instances of elder abuse could be avoided by a simple background check. It is time to put in place a nationwide system that can detect and prevent elder abuse. The seven-State pilot program that began in 2003 is an excellent start. Already, it is showing that States can successfully implement comprehensive, cost-effective programs that consolidate checks from State registries, State criminal records, and FBI records. In the coming weeks, I plan to introduce legislation that will take steps to make these pilot programs a reality for all States. I hope my colleagues will join me in this effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.09097
VADER
-0.84
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.287
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime > Sexual Assault
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.149
Code:
2001005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001005
Wikidata_id:
Q673281
Wikidata_label:
sexual assault
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Herb Kohl

Again, I want to thank Senators Hatch, Lincoln, and Smith for their commitment to the cause of elder justice. The legislation we are introducing today will go a long way to focusing more attention on solutions for elder abuse, and developing new approaches to improve the quality of long-term care.
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
0.893
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.092
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.074
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
71
Magnitude:
0.065
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
64
Magnitude:
0.059
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
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Ted Stevens

Mr. President, the bill that I introduce today seeks to codify the initiatives announced by President Bush in January of this year in his Executive order to strengthen Federal environmental, energy, and transportation management. The bill would require the head of agencies to improve their agency's energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the reduction of energy intensity by 3 percent annually through the end of fiscal year 2014 or by 30 percent by the end of fiscal year 2014.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Energy Resources
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.649
Code:
6006009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006009
Wikidata_id:
Q1522115
Wikidata_label:
energy source
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Ted Stevens

The bill would require that at least half of an agency's statutorily required renewable energy consumed in a fiscal year come from a new renewable source and allows agencies, to the extent possible, to implement renewable energy generation projects on agency property. The bill would also set energy efficiency goals for water consumption, acquisition of goods and services, operation of Government vehicles, and the acquisition of electronic products.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Renewable Energy
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
6001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12705
Wikidata_label:
renewable energy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Ted Stevens

This bill would put the Federal Government at the forefront of the Nation's efforts to improve our energy efficiency and ultimately reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Energy Resources
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.286
Code:
6006009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006009
Wikidata_id:
Q1522115
Wikidata_label:
energy source
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Ted Stevens

A September 2002 report from the U.S. Department of Energy entitled, U.S. Lighting Market Characterization. Volume I: National Lighting Inventory and Energy Consumption Estimate, states that 38 percent of all energy consumed in the United States is used to generate electricity and that lighting consumes 22 percent of all the electricity produced in the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.424
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Ted Stevens

Lighting consumes a significant percentage of the Nation's energy production. Because of this consumption, the bill would also require the Federal Government to take the lead in the use of energy efficient light bulbs. The bill does not specify any particular technology, but would define energy efficient light bulbs as those with an efficiency rating of not less than 30 lumens per watt. This definition would change from 30 lumens per watt to 45 lumens per watt in the year 2018. The replacement of low energy efficient light bulbs to more energy efficient light bulbs on Federal properties would be required to be completed within the next 5 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.409
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Ted Stevens

Many of the new energy efficient bulbs, such as compact fluorescent light bulbs, contain mercury. The bill would require that a disposal plan be developed to support the use of these bulbs and their proper disposal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.062
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 > Energy and Resource
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Ted Stevens

As the Nation looks to take advantage of the new energy efficient light bulbs at significant savings to individual households and businesses, the Federal Government should lead the way. The Government should be setting the standard for energy efficiency. This bill would mandate Federal Government leadership in this area with substantial savings in our energy consumption.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.196
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.105
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
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Ted Stevens

I urge my colleagues to support these legislative concepts.
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
0.402
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.102
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Dianne Feinstein

Mr. President, I rise today with Senators Collins and Snowe to introduce legislation that will significantly reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted from our Nation's transportation sector.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.094
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.063
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
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dianne Feinstein

This bill would reduce carbon dioxide emissions from passenger vehicles and motor vehicle fuels by 22 percent below projected levels under business as usual by 2030. This reduction is equivalent to the removal of 662 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or taking over 108 million cars off the road for a year. This would save 3.6 million barrels of oil per day by 2030.
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
0.494
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Manufacturing and Engineering > Automotive Equipment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.19
Code:
4011002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04011002
Wikidata_id:
Q190117
Wikidata_label:
automotive industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Upstream Activities)
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.171
Code:
4005004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005004
Wikidata_id:
Q2542096
Wikidata_label:
upstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
85
Magnitude:
0.162
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
84
Magnitude:
0.16
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Business (General)
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.131
Code:
4018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04018000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Downstream Activities)
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.126
Code:
4005003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005003
Wikidata_id:
Q3444730
Wikidata_label:
downstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Business Enterprises
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.107
Code:
4008034
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008034
Wikidata_id:
Q4830453
Wikidata_label:
business
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Dianne Feinstein

It would achieve these reductions by requiring a: 3 percent reduction in emissions from the motor vehicle fuel pool by 2015, with an additional 3 percent reduction every 5 years, and 30 percent reduction in vehicle tailpipe emissions by 2016, with additional reductions every 5 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.096
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Dianne Feinstein

Highway vehicles are responsible for 32 percent of annual U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary global- warming gas. And, motor vehicle emissions will continue to increase as more and more Americans purchase vehicles and the number of miles driven grows.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Weather > Global Change
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.304
Code:
17002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/17002000
Wikidata_id:
Q125928
Wikidata_label:
climate change
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Global Warming
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.275
Code:
6011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06011000
Wikidata_id:
Q7942
Wikidata_label:
global warming
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Dianne Feinstein

With more than 240 million motor vehicles on the road, producing 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, increasing our use of low carbon fuels is an essential part of a climate-safe transportation strategy.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Manufacturing and Engineering > Automotive Equipment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
4011002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04011002
Wikidata_id:
Q190117
Wikidata_label:
automotive industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.065
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dianne Feinstein

So, the signs could not be clearer: It's time to sound the death- knell for the era of gas-guzzling motor vehicles. It is time to utilize improved vehicle technology and to increase access to cleaner, renewable fuels at the pump.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Manufacturing and Engineering > Automotive Equipment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.222
Code:
4011002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04011002
Wikidata_id:
Q190117
Wikidata_label:
automotive industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Upstream Activities)
Score:
96
Magnitude:
0.214
Code:
4005004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005004
Wikidata_id:
Q2542096
Wikidata_label:
upstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.196
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Downstream Activities)
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.115
Code:
4005003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005003
Wikidata_id:
Q3444730
Wikidata_label:
downstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dianne Feinstein

First, this bill will achieve this goal by increasing the availability of low carbon emitting fuels for motor vehicles.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.227
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Manufacturing and Engineering > Automotive Equipment
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.211
Code:
4011002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04011002
Wikidata_id:
Q190117
Wikidata_label:
automotive industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Dianne Feinstein

We must start considering fuel emissions not only in terms of emissions produced at the tailpipe, but also in terms of the emissions generated by the production and transportation of fuels. The total emissions of a fuel, from production to end-use, are known as the "lifecycle emissions" of a fuel.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.075
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Dianne Feinstein

Not all fuels are created equal in terms of emissions; in fact, not all fuels within a give fuel category are created equal.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.459
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.187
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Dianne Feinstein

For example, ethanol produced from corn emits only about 10 to 20 percent less greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy delivered compared to petroleum-based gasoline. In contrast, ethanol produced from cellulosic biomass achieves an 80 to 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.494
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Renewable Energy
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.46
Code:
6001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12705
Wikidata_label:
renewable energy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Energy Resources
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.399
Code:
6006009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006009
Wikidata_id:
Q1522115
Wikidata_label:
energy source
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Upstream Activities)
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.268
Code:
4005004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005004
Wikidata_id:
Q2542096
Wikidata_label:
upstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.24
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dianne Feinstein

Electricity would also qualify as an alternative fuel under this bill. The lifecycle emissions of electricity produced by traditional coal-fired power plants will be far greater than that produced by wind or other zero-carbon electricity generation technologies.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Natural Resources (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.23
Code:
4005009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005009
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.217
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dianne Feinstein

By 2009, this bill would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to quantify the total lifecycle emissions of all motor vehicle fuels. The bill would also require EPA to develop a fuel labeling process to provide this information to consumers at the pump.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Manufacturing and Engineering > Automotive Equipment
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.053
Code:
4011002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04011002
Wikidata_id:
Q190117
Wikidata_label:
automotive industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dianne Feinstein

Armed with this information about the lifecycle emissions of different fuels, oil refiners and importers would be required to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of their entire fuel pool by 3 percent below projected levels by 2015. And, every 5 years thereafter, emissions would be cut by an additional 3 percent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.152
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Upstream Activities)
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.114
Code:
4005004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005004
Wikidata_id:
Q2542096
Wikidata_label:
upstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Diesel Fuel
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.101
Code:
4005013
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005013
Wikidata_id:
Q38423
Wikidata_label:
diesel
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Oil and Gas (Downstream Activities)
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.096
Code:
4005003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005003
Wikidata_id:
Q3444730
Wikidata_label:
downstream
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dianne Feinstein

To help fuel providers meet the mandated emissions reductions in a cost-effective manner, the bill would establish a carbon-credit trading market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.402
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loan Market
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
4008012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008012
Wikidata_id:
Q627543
Wikidata_label:
money market
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Dianne Feinstein

This would reduce emissions from motor vehicle fuels by 10 percent below projected levels by 2030 and would increase the supply of low- carbon fuels such as biodiesel, E-85, hydrogen, electricity, and others.
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
0.052
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.24
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Dianne Feinstein

Second, the bill would achieve reductions in transportation sector emissions by federalizing California's landmark tailpipe emissions standard. California passed a landmark law in 2002 that required a reduction in tailpipe emissions and was the first State in the country to do so. This would require automakers to reduce tailpipe emissions, such as carbon dioxide, by 30 percent by 2016. It will also require EPA to tighten the reductions every 5 years.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Dianne Feinstein

Combined, these provisions would achieve a 22 percent reduction in transportation sector emissions below projected levels by 2030.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Dianne Feinstein

Additional provisions in the bill mandate: auto manufacturers to optimize dual-fueled vehicles to improve their fuel economy when running on alternative fuels, and alternative fuel vehicles, and only alternative fuel vehicles, come with a green fuel cap. This would alert consumers that these vehicles can accept other fuels besides traditional gasoline.
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
0.872
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource > Gasoline
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
4005012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005012
Wikidata_id:
Q39558
Wikidata_label:
gasoline
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.8
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dianne Feinstein

Just as it is necessary to reduce emissions in the electricity and industrial sectors, it is equally necessary to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. This bill makes significant, yet feasible, strides to reduce emissions through upgrades in vehicle technology and the incorporation of lower lifecycle emission fuels into the motor vehicle fuel pool. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Dianne Feinstein

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > Newspapers
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.072
Code:
1026003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026003
Wikidata_id:
Q11032
Wikidata_label:
newspaper
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Daniel K. Akaka

Mr. President, I am delighted to reintroduce the Free Internet Filing Act as the tax filing deadline approaches. The bill requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide universal access to individual taxpayers filing their tax returns directly through the IRS Web site. I thank Senator Bingaman for cosponsoring this bill and working with me on taxpayer rights issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Human Rights
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.091
Code:
11007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11007000
Wikidata_id:
Q8458
Wikidata_label:
human rights
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Daniel K. Akaka

It is frustrating that individual taxpayers completing their own returns are still not able to electronically file directly with the IRS. Taxpayers are dependent on commercial preparers to electronically file their taxes. If taxpayers take the time necessary to prepare their returns by themselves, they must be given the option of electronically filing directly with the IRS. My legislation would make this direct filing possible.
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
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Daniel K. Akaka

The current system, the Free File Alliance, provides only a select group of taxpayers with the ability to file electronically for free using third party intermediaries. The current Free File Alliance agreement is a failure because it leaves out too many taxpayers. Taxpayers that make more than $52,000 are not eligible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parties and Movements
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
11010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11010000
Wikidata_id:
Q7278
Wikidata_label:
political party
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Daniel K. Akaka

Taxpayers should not have the additional worry associated with sharing their private financial information with a tax preparation company. In an era when there have been so many electronic breaches of financial information, taxpayers should not be forced to hand over their private information if they want to electronically file their return with the IRS. Taxpayers should not lose out on the benefits of electronic filing simply because they are worried about sending their data to third parties.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.822
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Interior Policy > Personal Data Collection
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.192
Code:
11016006
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11016006
Wikidata_id:
Q1999831
Wikidata_label:
privacy policy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Daniel K. Akaka

IRS Commissioner Mark Everson has stated, "E-file is the fastest, safest, and most accurate way to file a tax return. People will get their returns faster through E-file. E-file greatly reduces the chances for making an error compared to filing a paper 1040." I simply want to provide every individual taxpayer the ability to electronically file their taxes at no cost and without having to use a commercial tax preparer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.36
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Daniel K. Akaka

My legislation will lead to an increase in the number of electronically filed returns. Approximately 45 million returns prepared using software are mailed in rather than electronically filed. With universal access to free e-file, this number could be substantially reduced. Electronic filing helps taxpayers receive their refunds faster than mailing in paper returns.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Science and Technology > Electronics
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.062
Code:
13016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13016000
Wikidata_id:
Q126095
Wikidata_label:
electronic engineering
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Software
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.058
Code:
4003005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003005
Wikidata_id:
Q7397
Wikidata_label:
software
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Daniel K. Akaka

My legislation would also reduce errors and IRS administrative costs. According to Mr. Bert Dumars, the Director of the IRS Electronic Tax Administration, it costs 55 to 75 cents to process an electronic return while it costs about two dollars to process a paper return. In addition, the error rate for electronic returns is one percent while the error rate for paper returns is 20 percent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Science and Technology > Electronics
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.052
Code:
13016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13016000
Wikidata_id:
Q126095
Wikidata_label:
electronic engineering
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
97
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Daniel K. Akaka

We have an obligation to make free electronic filing available to all individual taxpayers. Electronic filing benefits both taxpayers and the IRS. I have appreciated the attention paid to this issue by Senator Baucus and Senator Grassley. I will continue to work with my colleagues to enact the Free Internet Filing Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Daniel K. Akaka

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. I also ask unanimous consent that a letter of support from the Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development be included in the Record. Finally, I ask unanimous consent that a letter of support from the National Consumer Law Center, Consumer Federation of America, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, California Reinvestment Coalition, Center for Economic Progress, Consumer Action, and the Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project, be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.931
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.207
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 > Economy (General)
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.182
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.131
Code:
5005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005000
Wikidata_id:
Q3914
Wikidata_label:
school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > Award and Prize > Record
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.121
Code:
8006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001
Wikidata_id:
Q1241356
Wikidata_label:
record
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.115
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.109
Code:
13006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13006000
Wikidata_id:
Q42240
Wikidata_label:
research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parties and Movements
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.108
Code:
11010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11010000
Wikidata_id:
Q7278
Wikidata_label:
political party
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Daniel K. Inouye

Mr. President, I rise today to announce the introduction, by request, of the Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007, the Bush administration's proposal for the Federal Aviation Administration, (FAA), reauthorization.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Politics (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.078
Code:
11024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11024000
Wikidata_id:
Q11827330
Wikidata_label:
political process
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government > Ministers (Government)
Score:
73
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
11006009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006009
Wikidata_id:
Q165950
Wikidata_label:
espionage
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Media > Advertising
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
4010001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04010001
Wikidata_id:
Q23700481
Wikidata_label:
advertising industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Daniel K. Inouye

As chairman of the Commerce Committee, I, along with vice chairman Stevens, introduce this bill out of courtesy to the Bush administration. They have outlined an aggressive proposal for the FAA reauthorization and while I cannot support all portions of this bill, I believe our colleagues should have an opportunity to consider the ideas outlined.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Daniel K. Inouye

While I commend the Department of Transportation and the FAA for their work on the proposal, I have great concerns with some of the provisions. Specifically, I am troubled by the proposal to dramatically increase the general aviation fuel tax and substantially cut the Airport Improvement Program, AIP, funding level.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.787
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Daniel K. Inouye

The Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over the FAA and I will work with Senator Jay Rockefeller, the chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee, and Senator Trent Lott, the ranking member of the subcommittee, along with other members of the committee, to craft a bipartisan bill that we can bring before the full Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.157
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Daniel K. Inouye

It is important that we act quickly, as the current aviation tax structure expires at the end of the fiscal year. Therefore, we must present our committee and this body with a bill that not only solves funding issues for our Nation's air system, but also puts us on a course to fully modernize our aviation system to safely and efficiently handle the increase in air traffic that is expected.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.901
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Daniel K. Inouye

In the coming weeks, we will be back here with a bill that I believe will gain the support of the majority of the Commerce Committee and the support of the Senate.
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
0.832
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.315
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament > Upper House
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.258
Code:
11009001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009001
Wikidata_id:
Q637846
Wikidata_label:
upper house
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.18
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
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Ted Stevens

Mr. President, as vice chairman of the Commerce Committee I concur with my good friend and colleague. I applaud the administration for moving the process forward but I echo Senator Inouye's concerns with the proposal. I look forward to working with him and our colleagues on the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to craft a Committee proposal in the coming weeks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.619
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.114
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Robert Byrd

Mr. President, West Virginians have always been a deeply spiritual people. Historically, we have stood fast in our devotion to the Creator, even when -- or especially when -- faced with adversity, deprivation, or misfortune. Just as we recognize that joyful events are best celebrated with prayers of gratitude, we also believe that hardship can be endured and, in fact, diminished through the infinite power of the healing word.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Culture (General)
Score:
99
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
1022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01022000
Wikidata_id:
Q11042
Wikidata_label:
culture
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Robert Byrd

As we leave for Easter recess to celebrate the resurrection, we lift our heads from the darkness to the light. We ask for God's blessings. The Gospel at John 14:13 tells us that God answers prayer, meaning that he hears us whenever we ask for anything according to his will.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.286
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Religion and Belief > Religious Event > Ritual
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.167
Code:
12025004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12025004
Wikidata_id:
Q2110808
Wikidata_label:
religious behaviour
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Religion and Belief > Religious Text > Bible
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.156
Code:
12023001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12023001
Wikidata_id:
Q1845
Wikidata_label:
Bible
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Robert Byrd

The importance of prayer is recognized by people of faith in nearly every denomination. Yet, in America, too many of our citizens belittle, ignore, or denigrate the power of prayer. They believe that the doctrine of separation of powers means that we can pray only within the four walls of a house of worship, and nowhere else. But that viewpoint does not reflect the intent of the Creator.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.171
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Religion and Belief > Religious Event > Ritual
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.089
Code:
12025004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12025004
Wikidata_id:
Q2110808
Wikidata_label:
religious behaviour
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Robert Byrd

Prayer, no matter where undertaken, by design, provides both inspiration and solace. It is comforting, particularly during a time of war. No wonder, then, that prayer has always had a place in the lives of our military. In December 1944, General George S. Patton, Jr., ordered Colonel James H. O'Neill, the chaplain of the Third Army, to produce a prayer to the heavens, which requested clear weather. The prayer, written by Chaplain O'Neill, reads as follows:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.494
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.121
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.077
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Robert Byrd

Chaplain O'Neill's prayer was provided on behalf of all soldiers, regardless of denomination, when or where they prayed, and with whom. It was a prayer in addition to the silent or outspoken, individual and voluntary prayers of each of the enlisted men and women of the Army.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.154
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Religion and Belief > Religious Event > Ritual
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.145
Code:
12025004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12025004
Wikidata_id:
Q2110808
Wikidata_label:
religious behaviour
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.103
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Robert Byrd

Although I cannot be sure of it, I would imagine that soldiers in the field responded favorably to the prayer of Chaplain O'Neill. They assuredly did not object to his expression of faith -- one in which they were free to participate or not. Undoubtedly, the soldiers drew inspiration from the Chaplain's words.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.101
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.088
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Robert Byrd

Now, while our children do not normally face the mortal peril that U.S. troops inevitably face in a time of war, all Americans -- whether young or old -- in school or in battle, surely from time to time need to draw upon the blessings of a higher power to face whatever tests fate may throw their way on any given day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > War
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.083
Code:
16009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16009000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.075
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.067
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Robert Byrd

Yet, one wonders what would happen if a student in an American classroom today decided, of his or her own volition, to recite a prayer like the one by Chaplain O'Neill. In some jurisdictions, it is probable that the student would be disciplined and his/her teachers punished for potentially violating the First Amendment.
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
-0.612
Very Negative
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
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Robert Byrd

Is today's state of affairs consistent with the intent of the Framers? No. The Founding Fathers believed in a Supreme Being, and they were proud of their faith. On February 22, 1756, John Adams wrote:
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.5
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Robert Byrd

As his words reflect, John Adams knew and recognized that we were and are a religious people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.075
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > People > Celebrity
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.06
Code:
8003002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08003002
Wikidata_id:
Q211236
Wikidata_label:
celebrity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
77
Magnitude:
0.058
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Robert Byrd

The Religion Clauses of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution state: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; . . ." In my opinion, too many have not given equal weight to both of these clauses. Instead, they have focused only on the first clause, which prohibits the establishment of religion, at the expense of the second clause, which protects the right of Americans to worship as they please. This country was founded by men and women of strong faith, whose intent was not to suppress religion, but to ensure that the government favored no single religion over another.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief > Belief (Faith)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.529
Code:
12002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12002000
Wikidata_id:
Q2728698
Wikidata_label:
religious belief
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.369
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Robert Byrd

In particular, the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment states that Congress cannot make laws that prohibit the free exercise of religion. Consequently, I believe that any prohibition of voluntary prayer in school, either spoken aloud or recounted in silence, violates the right of our schoolchildren to practice freely their religion. And that's not right. Any child should be free to pray to God, of his or her own volition, whether at home, in church, or at school. Period.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.306
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
93
Magnitude:
0.285
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.212
Code:
5005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005000
Wikidata_id:
Q3914
Wikidata_label:
school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Robert Byrd

I am not a proponent of repeatedly amending the U.S. Constitution. I believe that such amendments should be done only rarely and with great care. However, because I feel as strongly about this today as I have for over four decades, I am going to take this opportunity, once again, as I have at least eight times over the past 45 years, to introduce today a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to clarify the intent of the Framers with respect to voluntary prayer in school.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.757
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Constitution
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
11015000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11015000
Wikidata_id:
Q7755
Wikidata_label:
constitution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
5005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005000
Wikidata_id:
Q3914
Wikidata_label:
school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Robert Byrd

The language of the resolution that I am introducing today to amend the Constitution simply states: "Nothing in this Constitution, including any amendment to this Constitution, shall be construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school, or to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer at a public school extracurricular activity." This resolution is similar to legislation that I introduced or cosponsored starting in 1962, but more recently in 1973, 1979, 1982, 1993, 1995, 1997, and 2006. This resolution is not a radical departure. It simply reiterates what should already be permissible under a correct interpretation of the First Amendment. It does not change the language of the First Amendment, and it would not permit any school to advocate a particular religious message endorsed by the government. The resolution seeks neither to advance nor to inhibit religion. It does not signify government approval of any particular religious sect or creed. It does not compel a "non-believer" to pray. In fact, it does not require an atheist to embrace or adopt any religious action, belief, or expression. It does not coerce or compel anyone to do anything, and it does not foster excessive government entanglement with religion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76913
VADER
0.849
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.745
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
66
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61

Robert Byrd

This Constitutional Amendment simply allows children to pray, voluntarily, if they wish to do so. The Supreme Court has held that the Establishment Clause is not violated so long as the government treats religious speech and other speech equally. The resolution has a preeminently secular purpose, which is to ensure that religious and non-religious speech are treated equally.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.808
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.281
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
95
Magnitude:
0.267
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.252
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Civil Unrest > Religious Conflict
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.177
Code:
16003004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16003004
Wikidata_id:
Q7311342
Wikidata_label:
religious controversy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Trials
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.172
Code:
2008000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02008000
Wikidata_id:
Q8016240
Wikidata_label:
trial
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > International Law
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.155
Code:
2011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02011000
Wikidata_id:
Q4394526
Wikidata_label:
international law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.141
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Robert Byrd

The First Amendment is to secure religious liberty. Justice Stevens has written that, "nothing in the Constitution as interpreted by this Court prohibits any public school student from voluntarily praying at any time before, during or after the school day." Similarly, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has written that the Religion Clauses of our Constitution have "kept religion a matter for the individual conscience, not for the prosecutor or bureaucrat." And we should make certain that religion is a matter for the individual conscience. But keeping religion a matter for the individual conscience should not mean that a schoolchild must stand silent, unable to turn to God for comfort or guidance in times of need. Not every reference to God represents the impermissible establishment of religion. Instead, let us make certain that every individual, including every schoolchild, can be assured of his/her right to pray voluntarily to God, as he/she pleases, consistent with the intent of the Framers, who wrote the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.985
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Religion and Belief
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.414
Code:
12000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12000000
Wikidata_id:
Q9174
Wikidata_label:
religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > Religious Education
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.257
Code:
5011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05011000
Wikidata_id:
Q1412471
Wikidata_label:
religious education
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
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
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42