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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
2 Topics
Entities
Moderation
12 Speakers
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Speakers
Dick Durbin Dick Durbin said 136 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Dick Durbin said 2768 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Barack Obama Barack Obama said 83 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Barack Obama said 2035 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Herb Kohl Herb Kohl said 63 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Herb Kohl said 1404 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 53 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Russ Feingold said 1336 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Jeff Bingaman Jeff Bingaman said 65 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Jeff Bingaman said 1318 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Olympia J. Snowe Olympia J. Snowe said 51 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Olympia J. Snowe said 1287 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton said 44 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Hillary Clinton said 1203 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy said 43 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Ted Kennedy said 1149 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Frank R. Lautenberg Frank R. Lautenberg said 45 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Frank R. Lautenberg said 903 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Chris Dodd Chris Dodd said 31 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Chris Dodd said 839 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 41 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 725 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Daniel K. Inouye Daniel K. Inouye said 28 sentences of a total of 683 sentences.
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Daniel K. Inouye said 572 words of a total of 15539 words.
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Full Transcript
Dick Durbin
Mr. President, I would like to tell you about Connie Martin from Sycamore, IL. Connie's son decided to go to culinary school in Chicago 5 years ago at the age of 25. To pay for tuition, he borrowed $58,000 in private loans from Sallie Mae at 18 percent interest. His first payment was $1,100 a month -- his entire monthly salary at a downtown eatery where he worked after graduation. His loan balance, including government-backed loans, is now $100,000. Connie's son has been working hard, and she and her husband have been trying to help him make the payments. I worry for borrowers like Connie's son who can't start over and will have debt that will likely haunt him for the rest of his life.
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)
0.99853
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1240838552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0469991734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0099971294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0098521268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0065425076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0041583451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027897191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012354894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011533083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006634569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.62579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Interest Rate
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.181
Code:
4008009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008009
Wikidata_id:
Q179179
Wikidata_label:
interest rate
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loans
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.13
Code:
4008021
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008021
Wikidata_id:
Q189539
Wikidata_label:
loan
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.093
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
38.435
Magnitude:
119
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Dick Durbin
The Chicago Sun-Times recently ran a story that described the devastating effect large student loan debt has on the lives of borrowers. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following article from the Chicago Sun-Times be inserted for the Record.
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
-0.71
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0319255341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0183074648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0176838686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0080732796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056922734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045495206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025620577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009903716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.91332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.40174E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.5433E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
57.63
Magnitude:
41
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Housing
Score:
27.193
Magnitude:
41
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Dick Durbin
Private student loans are the fastest growing and most profitable sector of the student loan industry. As college tuition continues to rise, the private loan market flourishes. According to the College Board, tuition, fees, room and board at public 4-year schools have risen by 42 percent over the past 5 years from $9,032 to $12,796. Add books, supplies, transportation and other living expenses, and the total increases to $16,357 for those paying instate tuition and $26,304 for those paying out-of-state tuition. Students rely on private loans to pay for any unmet need that Federal loans and grants fail to cover. According to the College Board, since 2001 the market for private student loans has grown at an annual rate of 27 percent to $17.3 billion in 2006 -- roughly 20 percent of total student borrowing. Ten years ago, only 5 percent of total education loan volume was in private loans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.218
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0493692525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0334130105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0165006437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042796011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029201474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017083084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016372989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004727814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003894022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.68517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.67163E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loan Market
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
4008012
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008012
Wikidata_id:
Q627543
Wikidata_label:
money market
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.979
Magnitude:
138
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loans
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.578
Code:
4008021
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008021
Wikidata_id:
Q189539
Wikidata_label:
loan
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Dick Durbin
Private student loans are more profitable than Federal student loans because lenders can charge whatever interest rate students will pay, barring State usury laws. The interest rates and fees on private loans can be as onerous as credit cards. There are reports of private loans with interest rates of at least 15 percent and often much higher. Unlike Federal student loans, there is no government-imposed loan limit on private loans and no regulation over the terms and cost of these loans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.874
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1858138479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0214359956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0124682731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0117828713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043689644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0040889936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031120697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011376478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.001007175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001703699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.03068E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Interest Rate
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
4008009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008009
Wikidata_id:
Q179179
Wikidata_label:
interest rate
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.197
Magnitude:
80
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loans
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.723
Code:
4008021
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008021
Wikidata_id:
Q189539
Wikidata_label:
loan
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Dick Durbin
Today, I am pleased to introduce a bill that will give students, who find themselves in dire financial straits, a chance at a new beginning. My bill takes the bankruptcy law, as it pertains to private student loans, back to where it was before the law was amended in 2005. Under this legislation, privately issued student loans will once again be dischargeable in bankruptcy. My bill also clarifies that existing protections are specific to loans that were issued by or are guaranteed by State and Federal Government.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0485298748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0217249253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0202071824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0100181147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0053222211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032013791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001618255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005518858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002253777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.34647E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.6256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loans
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.274
Code:
4008021
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008021
Wikidata_id:
Q189539
Wikidata_label:
loan
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education
Score:
86.687
Magnitude:
86
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.18
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Students
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.164
Code:
5010001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001
Wikidata_id:
Q48282
Wikidata_label:
student
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
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
Federally issued or guaranteed student loans have been protected during personal bankruptcy since 1978. This provision protects Federal investments in higher education. In 2005, a provision was added to law to protect the investments of private lenders participating in the student loan industry. This change in the law creates a couple of problems. First, extending protections to private lenders of student loans but not to other potential creditors who are at risk in a bankruptcy disposition is inherently unfair. Second, such protections are unfair to the debtor. Repayment schedules -- with accumulating interest -- can extend for decades.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0345705426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0269451673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0220780581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0092410024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041705975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019063938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013716079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003128707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002469754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001139168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.45333E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Interest Rate
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.236
Code:
4008009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008009
Wikidata_id:
Q179179
Wikidata_label:
interest rate
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
92.592
Magnitude:
96
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.156
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loans
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.129
Code:
4008021
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008021
Wikidata_id:
Q189539
Wikidata_label:
loan
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.127
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Dick Durbin
With the 2005 protections in place, there is essentially no risk to lenders making high-cost private loans to people who may not be able to afford them. There is no risk to private lenders extending credit to students at schools with low graduation rates and even lower job placement rates.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.807
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0379469013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0368276174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0318673585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0192480962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0129808206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095942451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003763038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013042206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000726702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.62167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.09719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loans
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.065
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:
0.05
Code:
5010001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001
Wikidata_id:
Q48282
Wikidata_label:
student
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor
Score:
58.915
Magnitude:
49
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dick Durbin
Giving private loans such high status in bankruptcy also puts other creditors at a significant disadvantage. No one seems to know how or why private student loans gained this status in 2005. There is nothing in the Congressional Record explaining the reasons behind the change. Why should a private student loan lender be able to jump to the front of the creditor line -- in front of the local furniture store or the neighborhood plumber? This bill seeks to restore treatment of privately issued student loans in bankruptcy to the same treatment as any other debt.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0870659831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.048639797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0115634168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080279926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066411587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019679663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008357581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001771259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.89925E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06505E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1689E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loans
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.216
Code:
4008021
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008021
Wikidata_id:
Q189539
Wikidata_label:
loan
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
93.977
Magnitude:
95
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dick Durbin
There is justification for making Federal loans hard to discharge: they are backed by taxpayer dollars, and they come with some borrower protections in cases of economic hardship, unemployment, death and disability. However, private loans involve only private profit and do not have the protections that government borrowers enjoy, including caps on interest rates, flexible repayment options, and limited cancellation rights. Why should student borrowers, who are trying to better themselves and our country, be treated in the same manner as people trying to escape child support payments, alimony, overdue taxes, and criminal fines?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.14842
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0316192949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.022443413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058648675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057115976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001772797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.52413E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.36978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4763E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.5749E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.6834E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.341E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Human Rights
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.169
Code:
11007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11007000
Wikidata_id:
Q8458
Wikidata_label:
human rights
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Interest Rate
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.151
Code:
4008009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008009
Wikidata_id:
Q179179
Wikidata_label:
interest rate
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor
Score:
59.531
Magnitude:
94
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Loans
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.085
Code:
4008021
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008021
Wikidata_id:
Q189539
Wikidata_label:
loan
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
21.319
Magnitude:
94
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Dick Durbin
The 1950s and 1960s saw the democratization of higher education. The GI Bill provided money for returning WWII veterans to attend college. The National Defense Education Act made college a possibility by making low-interest education loans available for countless students all across the country. Talented kids from working families began realizing the possibility of college, and enrollment at colleges swelled. But since then, college costs have gone through the roof. And students -- heeding the call to obtain a good education -- are also earning themselves years of debt. The average student is graduating with nearly $20,000 in debt and in many cases -- much, much more -- just look at Connie Martin's son. Our country has made great strides in making college a reality for countless students. Let's not reverse the positive trend we started over 50 years ago. That is why I am introducing this bill -- to give students a chance at a fresh start.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.10413
VADER
0.853
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0199196598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079183192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013470071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004990218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001393054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.83001E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.53382E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.29273E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.10078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.3903E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.9589E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Students
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.581
Code:
5010001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001
Wikidata_id:
Q48282
Wikidata_label:
student
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.839
Magnitude:
156
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Education
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.339
Code:
5000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05000000
Wikidata_id:
Q8434
Wikidata_label:
education
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Dick Durbin
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill and an article of support be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.101987971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.026187356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0102953767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000795773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001114896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.83536E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.94028E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.52385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0368E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.1976E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.416E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.094
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:
68
Magnitude:
0.064
Code:
8006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001
Wikidata_id:
Q1241356
Wikidata_label:
record
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.054
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:
56
Magnitude:
0.053
Code:
8003002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08003002
Wikidata_id:
Q211236
Wikidata_label:
celebrity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Fluorescent Light Implementation Program to Save Americans Value and Energy, or FLIP-to-SAVE. This bill does something very simple to save Americans money and make us more energy efficient. It distributes compact fluorescent light-bulbs. We can save green two ways by changing our light-bulbs.
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
0.957
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0920419232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0741828117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0329557748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0109597589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0083612846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006481439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014213982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001709204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.46613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.65859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.1467E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.171
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 > Nuclear Power
Score:
81
Magnitude:
0.139
Code:
4005005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005005
Wikidata_id:
Q12739
Wikidata_label:
nuclear power
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
42.49
Magnitude:
102
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
Compact fluorescent light-bulbs, or CFLs, are highly efficient light- bulbs that use less than a quarter of the energy of traditional incandescent bulbs. The FLIP-to-SAVE program will spend $50 million to increase public awareness of how CFLs save money and the environment and to distribute them to households across the Nation. It is modeled after a successful program in my home State of Delaware, which distributed 140,000 CFLs through public libraries. The FLIP-to-SAVE program will give States grants, to allow each State to develop a program that suits it best, though I expect many will be modeled after Delaware's system.
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)
3.21888
VADER
0.966
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0274470891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0054079941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023706076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003616105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002306627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.35791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.22265E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.9804E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.076E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.475E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.872E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > State Budget and Tax
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.146
Code:
11013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11013000
Wikidata_id:
Q271855
Wikidata_label:
government budget
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Housing
Score:
90.155
Magnitude:
41
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
Through this program, we can expect to replace 16 million inefficient incandescent bulbs with CFLs, reducing total residential energy bills by over $60 million each year. That means the program ought to pay for itself in terms of savings to families in just one year. And that's without considering the environmental benefits.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0344199711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0124561993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081127779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0080431797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030974075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029041561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002340896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7492E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.355E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.453E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Energy and Resource
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.152
Code:
4005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2151621
Wikidata_label:
energy industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.084
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education
Score:
34.495
Magnitude:
99
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
27.838
Magnitude:
99
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
By reducing our energy consumption in the equivalent of 127,000 homes, about the size of Buffalo, NY, we can help alleviate our energy dependence and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, one equivalent CFL replacing a 60 watt incandescent will prevent 1000 pounds of carbon dioxide through reductions in coal-powered electricity. That is 1.1 million tons of carbon dioxide each year.
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
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0153330926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0140795659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.005536334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0031605967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011788195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005636252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004816291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1538E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0118E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7761E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.6362E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Energy Resources
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
6006009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006009
Wikidata_id:
Q1522115
Wikidata_label:
energy source
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
83.699
Magnitude:
108
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
Energy efficiency is a key to our efforts to address climate change. There are many simple steps we can take to use less energy, and this is one. The FLIP-to-SAVE program will not just reduce carbon emissions, but also reduce electric bills for American families by more than its price tag. I ask 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)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.406
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2929248847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2409372479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0326957175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0144851743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0079485348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034268392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013398938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007729039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004094738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003029611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.3783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Weather > Global Change
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.256
Code:
17002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/17002000
Wikidata_id:
Q125928
Wikidata_label:
climate change
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dick Durbin
Mr. President, the suffering in Darfur and Sudan on the continent of Africa continues today as it has every day for too many years. I rise again to urge my colleagues that we must do more to end this crisis in Sudan. Two weeks ago, before the Memorial Day recess, I came to the floor to highlight some of the positive steps taken thus far by Congress, the Bush administration, the business community, and nonprofits to pressure the Sudanese regime to end this genocide. I said then and I will repeat today: We must do more.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0234820589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0221020469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081792328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035430978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011109185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004970749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002962065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000247865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001756327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.28069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.56851E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Massacre
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.24
Code:
16006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16006000
Wikidata_id:
Q3199915
Wikidata_label:
massacre
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
96.127
Magnitude:
168
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.215
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Dick Durbin
In that speech I urged the President to follow through on what he promised to do in April at the Holocaust museum just down the street in Washington. To the President's credit, last week he took steps forward. He tightened United States economic sanctions on Sudan. He targeted sanctions against more individuals responsible for the violence, and he vowed to push for a strong new United Nations Security Council resolution that would further pressure the Sudanese regime. I applaud the President for his leadership. But I repeat, we must do more.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.928
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0085238244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043751472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029472909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001502525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014109626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001320454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006633215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000455013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004206363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003186681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.45027E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Library and Museum
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.285
Code:
1009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01009000
Wikidata_id:
Q3152824
Wikidata_label:
cultural institution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
96.374
Magnitude:
61
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War
Score:
80
Magnitude:
0.229
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government > Ministers (Government)
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.214
Code:
11006009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006009
Wikidata_id:
Q165950
Wikidata_label:
espionage
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.151
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Dick Durbin
On March 28, as Treasury Secretary Paulson testified in front of the Appropriations subcommittee I chair, I asked the Secretary: What resources does the Treasury Department need to put more pressure on the Sudanese Government to end the genocide? His answer:
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
0.035
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0200966606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0160000985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0070813614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037180005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005355033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005176732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000475255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.86482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.15203E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6623E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7395E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Massacre
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.097
Code:
16006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16006000
Wikidata_id:
Q3199915
Wikidata_label:
massacre
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.812
Magnitude:
140
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.06
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
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dick Durbin
He was talking about civil and criminal penalties that violators of American sanctions on Sudan should face and the fact that the current penalties are not much of a deterrent. It was a concrete suggestion from the administration, and I agreed to accept his challenge. Based on that testimony, more discussions with the Treasury Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the State Department, and other agencies, we created the Sudan Disclosure and Enforcement Act which I introduce today. This act provides the administration and all Americans with more resources and tools and information so we can each do our part to end the genocide and bring peace to Darfur. It creates real consequences for those who support the Sudanese regime and, perhaps most importantly, it requires the administration and Congress to meet in 90 days to reassess the steps that need to be taken to help to end the crisis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.88
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0899578794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0394004863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0066044209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038045702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029733532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020100786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009750806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006164459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004725907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004332984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001944728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Punishment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.184
Code:
2004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02004000
Wikidata_id:
Q186361
Wikidata_label:
punishment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.012
Magnitude:
63
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Massacre
Score:
85
Magnitude:
0.157
Code:
16006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16006000
Wikidata_id:
Q3199915
Wikidata_label:
massacre
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.1
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
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
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Dick Durbin
For my colleagues who are considering supporting this legislation, here is what the bill will do in specifics: first, express the sense of Congress that the international community should continue to bring pressure against the Government of Sudan to convince that regime that the world would not allow this crisis to continue; second, authorize greater resources for the Office of Foreign Assets Control within the Department of the Treasury to strengthen its capabilities in tracking Sudanese economic activity and pursuing sanctions violators; third, require more detailed SEC disclosures by United States listed companies that operate in the Sudanese petroleum sector so investors can make informed decisions regarding divestment from these companies; fourth, dramatically increase civil and criminal penalties for violating American economic sanctions to create a true deterrent against transacting with barred Sudanese companies; fifth, require the administration to report on the effectiveness of the current sanctions regime and recommend other steps Congress could take to help end the crisis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.74721
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.54286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.54286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17412
VADER
0.793
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0397808646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0067448593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042118165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040907569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000987563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002126278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.39968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.04222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.64782E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.88607E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3954E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.874
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
96.261
Magnitude:
61
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
72
Sprache Difficult Word Count
69
Dick Durbin
I am proud to introduce this legislation with bipartisan support. I particularly thank the ranking member of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, my friend and colleague Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas, for all of his great work on this issue. I am pleased to be joined by all of the other original cosponsors as well: Senators Dodd, who also chairs the Banking Committee and is a great ally; Senators Klobuchar, Mikulski, Bill Nelson, Obama, and Wyden.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.978
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3338388633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.01760124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.011951592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0073366486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017720982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006237735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002868483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002586358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.47969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.01448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.302
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
79.928
Magnitude:
59
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Banking
Score:
73
Magnitude:
0.22
Code:
4006002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006002
Wikidata_id:
Q806718
Wikidata_label:
banking industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Dick Durbin
I urge all my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join this effort. As we move around our States and visit parts of the country, occasionally a person will come up after a meeting and say to me: Senator, what are you doing about Darfur? Didn't your country, America, declare a genocide? What are you doing?
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
0.41
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.9820257314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1109812758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0792166917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0434407033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0321215688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0052113232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0043208387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0036915208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008609934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007117816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.00065698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Unrest, Conflicts and War > Massacre
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
16006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/16006000
Wikidata_id:
Q3199915
Wikidata_label:
massacre
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.013
Magnitude:
26
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dick Durbin
Frankly, aside from speeches on the floor and an occasional resolution, bills of very little consequence, there hasn't been much to point to. I hope my colleagues who face that same question and worry that the response is so inadequate will take a good look at this legislation. I hope they will join me in cosponsoring this effort. We should pass this measure, work with our House colleagues and do the same, send this bill to the President. The President said in April:
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
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
4.6042792499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0470974366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.013664164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113460068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0102358012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00114126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005015476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001144221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.38375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.77791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.89792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Construction and Property
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.129
Code:
4004000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04004000
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.732
Magnitude:
70
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.086
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.07
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dick Durbin
The President went on to say:
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
10.4376152158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3154532518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0902666827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0161192365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0146116348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0129095832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071778493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0041200256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003768623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.5865E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.7834E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
95.318
Magnitude:
18
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Dick Durbin
I completely agree with the President. It has been more than 2\1/2\ years since the President called what is taking place in Darfur, Sudan by its rightful name -- genocide. Yet even as an estimated 200,000 to 400,000 people have been killed, even as over 2 million men, women, and tiny children have been forced from their homes by violence and killing, even as the violence continues as we meet in the safety and comfort of this great Nation, America and the entire international community have not done enough to help. We must do more. This bill moves in the right direction. It gives our Government the tools and the encouragement to act and act quickly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
-0.86
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1254798844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1252682181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0370073511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0327433168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031809133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0014081464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013210018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000310752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001427217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.00964E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.97997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > International Law
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.678
Code:
2011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02011000
Wikidata_id:
Q4394526
Wikidata_label:
international law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
95.506
Magnitude:
87
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Dick Durbin
I urge my colleagues to 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)
1.60944
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0108538516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039681065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010376604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0008376564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005496278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003073015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002357538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001081113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.46663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.8199E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.7994E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
93.86
Magnitude:
45
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
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
0.0171755848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0122714133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071306044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0052595165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050342565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035773719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015322876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008761681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006471993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006120688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002441822
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:
Civil Rights
Score:
92.551
Magnitude:
63
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
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
Joe Biden
Mr. President, today, Senator Lugar and I are introducing the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2007, a bill to permit the transfer of certain U.S. Navy vessels to particular foreign countries. All of the proposed ship transfer authorizations have been requested by the U.S. Navy, with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Transport > Waterway and Maritime Transport
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.122
Code:
4015004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04015004
Wikidata_id:
Q155930
Wikidata_label:
water transport
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.065
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
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
Pursuant to section 824(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, as amended, 10 U.S.C. 7307(a), a naval vessel that is in excess of 3,000 tons or that is less than 20 years of age may not be disposed of to another nation unless the disposition of that vessel is approved by law enacted after August 5, 1974. The bill we are introducing today would provide that required approval for eight transfers: two guided missile frigates and two minehunter coastal ships for Turkey; two minehunter coastal ships for Lithuania; and two minehunter coastal ships for Taiwan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Transport > Waterway and Maritime Transport
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.304
Code:
4015004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04015004
Wikidata_id:
Q155930
Wikidata_label:
water transport
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
The bill also contains provisions that are traditionally included in ship transfer bills, relating to transfer costs and repair and refurbishment of the ships, and exempting the value of a vessel transferred on a grant basis from the aggregate value of excess defense articles in a given fiscal year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.778
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Transport > Waterway and Maritime Transport
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.176
Code:
4015004
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04015004
Wikidata_id:
Q155930
Wikidata_label:
water transport
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.8
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
The authority provided by this bill would expire 2 years after the date of enactment of the 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)
1.60944
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Joe Biden
Similar legislation was passed by the Senate last year, but was objected to in the House of Representatives because of concern regarding the proposal to transfer minehunter coastal ships. That issue was also raised by Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, but members of that committee were persuaded by the Executive branch that the transfers would not degrade U.S. Navy capabilities. We invite interested colleagues to let us know if there is any residual concern among Members of the Senate, so that we can arrange for the Executive branch to brief members and determine if there is any objection to expeditious passage of this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.742
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.774
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
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
Finally, the Department of Defense has provided the following information on 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)
1.94591
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
100
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
24.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
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
Joe Biden
There being no ojection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > Periodicals
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.089
Code:
1026001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026001
Wikidata_id:
Q1002697
Wikidata_label:
periodical
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > Award and Prize > Record
Score:
81
Magnitude:
0.072
Code:
8006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001
Wikidata_id:
Q1241356
Wikidata_label:
record
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Veterans Advocacy Act of 2007. This bill would create a grant program for organizations providing pro bono legal representation to servicemembers and veterans to ensure that they receive the health care and benefits to which they are entitled.
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)
3.04452
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.116
Code:
11001001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001
Wikidata_id:
Q7923600
Wikidata_label:
veterans' affairs
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
77
Magnitude:
0.089
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Russ Feingold
The men and women of the Armed Services have served this Nation honorably and deserve the best health care and benefits available. However, as recent revelations about the extent of bureaucratic delays at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center demonstrate, these brave individuals face a series of hurdles as they navigate the health care and disability compensation processes. Many of them are forced to turn to their representatives in Congress for help cutting through the red tape. I have heard from many military personnel and veterans who are frustrated with the system or unaware of Federal health care and other benefits for which they may be eligible. I regret that the system too often makes the burden of proving that a condition is related to military service nearly insurmountable. Our men and women in uniform deserve the benefit of the doubt, and should not have to fight the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits that they have earned through their service to our Nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.31015
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25714
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25714
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
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
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
Russ Feingold
Numerous reports have detailed the range of administrative and legal hurdles injured servicemembers will face when they return home. Service members returning with unprecedented rates of post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury, TBI, will struggle to get the medical records they need to file benefits claims. Those with severe TBI that does not show up on brain scans will have an even harder time establishing that they need compensation. Those with profound TBI may be prematurely relegated to care in a nursing home when, with proper assistance, they may be fully capable of living independent lives in the community. The Government Accountability Office reported that over 75 percent of servicemembers who screen positive for PTSD will not be referred to a mental health professional. Members of the Guard and Reserves face additional hurdles to gain access to military doctors. This is unacceptable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.4947
VADER
-0.846
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.218
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
99
Magnitude:
0.215
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Staff
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.123
Code:
7006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07006000
Wikidata_id:
Q69948433
Wikidata_label:
medical staff
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
63
Russ Feingold
I commend my colleagues for their support of increased funding for the military and veterans' health care systems in the 2007 emergency supplemental. However, I am concerned that unless veterans have independent advocates to ensure that they are receiving top notch care and that they are aware of the benefits to which they are entitled, these additional funds may be mismanaged. Last November, the Government Accountability Office reported that for the last two years the Department of Veterans Affairs has not expended all the funds allocated for mental health initiatives. My bill would ensure that service members and veterans who have trouble accessing the care to which they are entitled will have an advocate outside the chain of command who can negotiate with the Departments to ensure proper care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.58333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.58333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.26567
VADER
0.981
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.153
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:
97
Magnitude:
0.149
Code:
11001001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001
Wikidata_id:
Q7923600
Wikidata_label:
veterans' affairs
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
85
Magnitude:
0.13
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
83
Magnitude:
0.127
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Politics (General) > Political Systems
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.104
Code:
11024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11024001
Wikidata_id:
Q28108
Wikidata_label:
political system
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.102
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.081
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
32.4
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Russ Feingold
In addition to helping ensure that service members and veterans receive top notch care, my bill would help service members and veterans overcome legal barriers to obtaining benefits. During the Veterans' Affairs Committee's hearing on benefits legislation, Meredith Beck of the Wounded Warrior Project summarized the problem as follows: "In many of the cases we have seen, the creation of new benefits wasn't needed to aid the service member, rather, the wounded warrior just needed to have the existing benefits systems better explained and untangled in order to understand what was available to them." Fortunately, service members and veterans benefit from the services of a nationwide system of veterans and military service organizations. However, the system is simply overwhelmed. It will be further inundated when the over 170,000 servicemembers deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan return home. I want to be clear that the purpose of this legislation is to supplement the existing network of advocates to ease the caseload of overburdened service officers and allow them to spend more time per case helping veterans and service members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45783
VADER
0.987
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.573
Code:
11001001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001001
Wikidata_id:
Q7923600
Wikidata_label:
veterans' affairs
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Welfare
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.291
Code:
14015000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14015000
Wikidata_id:
Q12002092
Wikidata_label:
welfare
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60
Russ Feingold
Congress has a responsibility to simplify the system and ensure that it gives service members and veterans the benefit of the doubt when they seek assistance for service-connected disabilities. It is my hope that the majority of veterans will not need legal representation. But the reality is that many veterans face unnecessary delays and appeals of legitimate compensation claims that could be avoided if there were enough advocates to ensure that every veteran's case is carefully developed from the beginning. Several judges of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims have described the importance of ensuring that veterans have legal representation throughout the claim process. Judge Holdaway summarized the need as follows:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30769
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30769
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61091
VADER
0.892
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.675
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.473
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
28.9
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Russ Feingold
While the need for legal representation in complicated cases is clear, I do not believe that veterans should have to pay for legal representation just to get the benefits they earned through their service. I have been troubled when I have heard that service members are seeking expensive legal assistance to help them overcome daunting administrative and legal hurdles. Fortunately, there are legal service organizations and attorneys who are willing to provide assistance to these service members and veterans free of charge. The purpose of this bill is to help these organizations get the training they need to help veterans and service members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15152
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15152
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.29627
VADER
0.94
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Legal Service
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.6
Code:
4006007
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006007
Wikidata_id:
Q1494322
Wikidata_label:
legal services
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Russ Feingold
The bill would establish a pilot program of one-year grants to organizations that have experience serving veterans or persons with disabilities. The Veterans Administration will be charged with appointing a committee to disburse the grants. The committee shall be composed of veterans and military service officers, veterans and disability legal service attorneys, and representatives of the Department of Veterans Affairs employees and the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will be required to submit a report to Congress on the number of individuals served and the kinds of assistance they received as a result of the pilot program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.465
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
22.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Russ Feingold
In order to avoid adding to our country's sizable debt, the $1 million cost of this program is taken from the $3 billion appropriated to the defense health program by the 2008 supplemental spending bill. The grant program will help ensure that these funds are spent wisely.
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
0.751
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.131
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 > Government Debt
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.067
Code:
4008008
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04008008
Wikidata_id:
Q3024789
Wikidata_label:
government debt
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Russ Feingold
Veterans and military service organizations that currently employ attorneys will be eligible to receive the grants either to provide legal services at no charge or to provide training to other pro bono attorneys. The bill will also help servicemembers and veterans access the services of the federally funded and mandated protection and advocacy system for persons with disabilities. This system has lawyers in every state who are trained to help people with disabilities obtain the benefits, health care and services they need to live independent lives. These attorneys are uniquely qualified to, for example, ensure that veterans with PTSD are properly diagnosed and treated and to prevent those with TBI from being placed in nursing homes when they are capable of living in the community. Many veterans have been seeking out their assistance but the system is currently overwhelmed. I have included a description of the assistance that the protection and advocacy systems have been providing veterans. This bill would help foster collaboration between lawyers with expertise in veterans' law and those with expertise in disability law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5122
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5122
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Legal Service
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.45
Code:
4006007
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006007
Wikidata_id:
Q1494322
Wikidata_label:
legal services
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.322
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.254
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
25.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
67
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61
Russ Feingold
I commend my colleagues who have offered bills to increase funding for the care of service members and veterans, to expand necessary benefits and to ensure that our military and veterans health care systems offer the best care available. In order to ensure that service members and veterans are able to capitalize on these important reforms, they need independent advocates who can help them cut through the red tape. My bill would help expand the cadre of experienced advocates who will do just that. The bill has been endorsed by the National Organization of Veterans Advocates, the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Protection and Advocacy System's National Disability Rights Network.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.45225
VADER
0.988
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense > Veterans Affairs
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.393
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
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Russ Feingold
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill and supporting material 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
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to join my colleagues, Senators Bingaman, Hagel, and Nelson of Nebraska to introduce the bipartisan Rural Aviation Improvement Act. I am proud to join my colleagues, each one a steadfast and resolute guardian of commercial aviation service to all communities, particularly rural areas that would otherwise be deprived of any air service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Olympia J. Snowe
I have always believed that reliable air service in our Nation's rural areas is not simply a luxury or a convenience. It is an imperative. All of us who come from rural States know how critical aviation is to economic development, vital to move people and goods to and from areas that may otherwise have dramatically limited transportation options. Quite frankly, I have long held serious concerns about the impact deregulation of the airline industry has had on small and medium size cities in rural areas, like Maine. That fact is, since deregulation, many small and medium-size communities, in Maine and elsewhere, have experienced a decrease in flights and size of aircraft while seeing an increase in fares. More than 300 have lost air service altogether.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Transport > Air Transport
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.205
Code:
4015001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04015001
Wikidata_id:
Q1757562
Wikidata_label:
air transport
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Olympia J. Snowe
This legislation will serve to improve the Essential Air Service program. Additional resources will augment the resources available to the program, reducing the impact on the general fund while providing small communities with a greater degree of certainty when planning future improvements to their airports. The bill also gives those same communities a greater role in retaining and determining the sort of air service which they receive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.172
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > University
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.118
Code:
5007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05007000
Wikidata_id:
Q3918
Wikidata_label:
university
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Sport > Tennis
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.111
Code:
15065000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000
Wikidata_id:
Q847
Wikidata_label:
tennis
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Olympia J. Snowe
Increasingly, the Essential Air Service program has been plagued with a decline in the number of airlines willing to provide this critical link to the national transportation network. A few "bad actors" have jeopardized commercial aviation for entire regions by submitting low- ball contracts to the Department of Transportation and then reneging on their commitment to the extent and quality of their service. Our bill will not only establish a system of minimum requirements for contracts to protect these small cities that rely on EAS, but it will also extend those contracts to 4 years from the current 2. This gives a heightened degree of stability in terms of air service, rather than having communities negotiating new contracts or receiving service from entirely new carriers every 18 months.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.193
Code:
4006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006000
Wikidata_id:
Q837171
Wikidata_label:
financial services
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Movies
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.105
Code:
1005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01005000
Wikidata_id:
Q16144339
Wikidata_label:
cinematography
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Sport > Tennis
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.097
Code:
15065000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000
Wikidata_id:
Q847
Wikidata_label:
tennis
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Olympia J. Snowe
In closing, the truth is, everyone benefits when our Nation is at its strongest economically. Most importantly in this case, greater prosperity everywhere, including in rural America, will, in the long run, mean more passengers for the airlines. Therefore, it is very much in our national interests to ensure that every region has reasonable access to air service. That is why I strongly believe the Federal Government has an obligation to fulfill the commitment it made to these communities in 1978; to safeguard their ability to continue commercial air service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.973
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.137
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.125
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.121
Code:
4006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006000
Wikidata_id:
Q837171
Wikidata_label:
financial services
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Sport > Tennis
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.089
Code:
15065000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000
Wikidata_id:
Q847
Wikidata_label:
tennis
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information > Plant Closing
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.077
Code:
4016032
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04016032
Wikidata_id:
Q1391314
Wikidata_label:
business information
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I wish today to join with my colleague, Senator Snowe to introduce the bipartisan Rural Aviation Improvement Act. Senator Snowe has been a longtime champion of commercial air service in rural areas, and I applaud her continued leadership on this important legislation.
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
0.93
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.216
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
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jeff Bingaman
One of the goals of our bill is to preserve and improve the Essential Air Service Program. Congress established the Essential Air Service Program in 1978 to ensure that communities that had commercial air service before airline deregulation would continue to receive scheduled service. The Essential Air Service Program currently ensures commercial air service to over 100 communities in 35 States. EAS supports an additional 39 communities in Alaska. Without EAS, many rural communities would have no commercial air service at all. I believe our bill makes a number of important improvements to EAS to ensure rural communities continue to have the commercial air service that is so vital to their futures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.40741
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.40741
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.83035
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
4006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006000
Wikidata_id:
Q837171
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financial services
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jeff Bingaman
Our bill also extends through 2011 the Department of Transportation's authority to provide grants to cities under the Small Community Air Service Development Program, which was first established in 2000. The program helps rural communities establish new air service or to promote and improve their existing air service. Since it was first enacted, a number of New Mexico communities have won grants, including most recently Gallup in 2006.
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)
0.99853
VADER
0.94
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Sport > Tennis
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.147
Code:
15065000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/15065000
Wikidata_id:
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Wikidata_label:
tennis
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jeff Bingaman
All across America, small communities face ever-increasing hurdles to promoting their economic growth and development. Today, many rural areas lack access to interstate or even four-lane highways, railroads, or broadband telecommunications. Business development in rural areas frequently hinges on the availability of scheduled air service. For small communities, commercial air service provides a critical link to the national and international transportation system. I do believe Congress must help ensure that affordable, reliable, and safe air service remains available in rural America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.209
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.144
Code:
4006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006000
Wikidata_id:
Q837171
Wikidata_label:
financial services
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Networking
Score:
64
Magnitude:
0.133
Code:
4003002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003002
Wikidata_id:
Q10336440
Wikidata_label:
computer networking
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Science and Technology > Electronics
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.112
Code:
13016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/13016000
Wikidata_id:
Q126095
Wikidata_label:
electronic engineering
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Jeff Bingaman
The Senate Commerce Committee and its Aviation Subcommittee are well along in developing a reauthorization of aviation programs this year. I look forward to working with my colleagues Chairmen Inouye and Rockefeller and Ranking Members Stevens and Lott to improve commercial air service programs for rural areas. I believe our bill is one important step in that process.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.105
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.059
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
37
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, the landmark 1999 Surgeon General's report on mental health brought a hidden mental health crisis to the attention of the U.S. public. According to that report, 13.7 million children in our country -- about one in five -- suffer from a diagnosable emotional or behavioral disorder. Such disorders as Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Depression are among the most common in this age group. Yet more than two-thirds of these children do not receive any treatment. Long waiting lists for children seeking services, including those in crisis, are not uncommon. The primary reason is that severe shortages exist in qualified mental health professionals, including child psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. The President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health also found that "the supply of well-trained mental health professionals is inadequate in most areas of the country . . . particular shortages exist for mental health providers who serve children, adolescents, and older Americans." The situation is no better in our public schools, where children's mental health needs are often first identified. According to the National Center for Education Statistics within the Department of Education, there are approximately 479 students for each school counselor in U.S. schools, nearly twice the recommended ratio of 250 students for each counselor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.39531
VADER
-0.966
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
7003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003000
Wikidata_id:
Q9353606
Wikidata_label:
health service
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.566
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
74
Sprache Difficult Word Count
71
Jeff Bingaman
The situation in my home State of New Mexico is a case in point. Estimates suggest that 56,000 children and adolescents in New Mexico have an emotional or behavioral disorder. Of these, roughly 20,000 have serious disturbances that impair their ability to fulfill the demands of everyday life. In 2001, there were a total of 44 child and adolescent psychiatrists in the entire State of New Mexico. The impact of this shortage on the affected children and their communities is disconcerting. Research shows that children with untreated emotional and behavioral disorders are at higher risk for school failure and dropping out of school, violence, drug abuse, suicide, and criminal activity. For New Mexico youth, the suicide rate is twice the national average, the fourth highest in the nation, and the third leading cause of death. By one estimate, roughly one in seven youth in New Mexico detention centers are in need of mental health treatment that is just not available.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.48955
VADER
-0.986
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.454
Code:
7003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003000
Wikidata_id:
Q9353606
Wikidata_label:
health service
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.301
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.281
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment > Therapy
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.266
Code:
7003005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003005
Wikidata_id:
Q179661
Wikidata_label:
medical treatment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.258
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Addiction
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.231
Code:
14001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14001000
Wikidata_id:
Q12029
Wikidata_label:
addiction
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
Jeff Bingaman
New Mexico is not alone in its struggle to address the needs of these children. Nationwide, over 1600 urban, suburban, and rural communities have been designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas by the Federal Government due to their severe lack of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals to serve children and adults. Rural areas are especially hard hit. For example, in New Mexico there is one psychiatrist per 20,000 residents in rural areas, whereas in urban areas there is one per 3000 residents. In rural and frontier counties, it is not unusual for the parents of a child in need of services to travel 60 to 90 miles to reach the nearest psychiatrist, psychologist, or other mental health provider. In States like Alaska and Wyoming, the distance may be even farther.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
-0.716
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.582
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
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Jeff Bingaman
Finally, graduate programs providing the vital pipeline for the child mental health workforce have not sufficiently increased their funding, class sizes, and training programs to meet the ever growing need for these specialists. In the U.S., only 300 new child and adolescent psychiatrists are trained each year, despite projections by the Bureau of Health Professions that the shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrist will grow to 4,000 by the year 2020. Federal grant funding for graduate psychology education has also been significantly reduced in the past two years, which could reduce the numbers of child and adolescent psychologists entering the profession.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.473
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Specialization
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.167
Code:
7014000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07014000
Wikidata_id:
Q930752
Wikidata_label:
medical specialty
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
99
Magnitude:
0.166
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Teen-Agers
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.152
Code:
14024003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024003
Wikidata_id:
Q1492760
Wikidata_label:
teenager
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Children
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.124
Code:
14024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024001
Wikidata_id:
Q7569
Wikidata_label:
child
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.093
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
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Jeff Bingaman
Clearly something needs to be done to address this serious shortage in mental health professionals to meet the growing needs of our Nation's youth. It is for this reason that I rise today with my colleagues Senator Collins of Maine, Senator Leahy of Vermont, Senator Durbin of Illinois, Senator Reed of Rhode Island, Senator Harkin of Iowa, Senator Stabenow of Michigan, Senator Dodd of Connecticut, and Senator Sanders of Vermont to offer The Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2007. This bill creates incentives to help recruit and retain mental health professionals providing direct clinical care, and to help create, expand, and improve programs to train child mental health professionals. It provides loan repayments and scholarships for child mental health and school-based service professionals as well as internships and field placements in child mental health services and training for paraprofessionals who work in children's mental health clinical settings. The bill also provides grants to graduate schools to help develop and expand child and adolescent mental health programs. It restores the Medicare Graduate Medical Education Program for child and adolescent psychiatrists and extends the board eligibility period for residents and fellows from 4 years to 6 years. Across all mental health professions, priority for loan repayments, scholarships, and grants is given to individuals and programs serving children and adolescents in high-need areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.40089
VADER
0.987
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Health and Safety at Work
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.823
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 > Child Labor
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.672
Code:
9003003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003003
Wikidata_id:
Q192571
Wikidata_label:
child labour
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.616
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
73
Magnitude:
0.597
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
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
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
95
Sprache Difficult Word Count
75
Jeff Bingaman
Finally, The Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2007 requires the Secretary to prepare a report on the distribution and need for child mental health and school-based professionals, including disparities in the availability of services, on a State-by-State basis. This report will help Congress more clearly ascertain the mental health workforce needs that are facing our Nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.782
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Government Health Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.557
Code:
7011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011000
Wikidata_id:
Q1519138
Wikidata_label:
national health insurance
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.417
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
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Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jeff Bingaman
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill and my statement be printed in the Record. I also ask unanimous consent that the appended letter from the Mental Health Liaison Group, representing 40 national professional and mental health advocacy organizations in support of The Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act of 2007, be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.187
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:
80
Magnitude:
0.15
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.111
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.101
Code:
9002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > Award and Prize > Record
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.094
Code:
8006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001
Wikidata_id:
Q1241356
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record
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I rise today, to introduce The Early Childhood Investment Act of 2007 to create and enhance public-private partnerships to strengthen investment in early childhood development programs, considering the needs of all children from birth to their entry in kindergarten. Investing in our youngest children is essential to promote their healthy development and school readiness. I pleased that two of my colleagues from Connecticut in the House of Representatives -- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Congressman Joe Courtney -- will introduce companion legislation today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.236
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.14
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
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Chris Dodd
We have a body of knowledge on early childhood development that must be put into practice through policies that aid the crucial emotional, social and intellectual development that occurs in the first 3 years of life. Research indicates that investments in the early years of a child's life pay dividends later through improved health, readiness for school, and economic well-being. The return on investment also includes more successful transition to kindergarten; reduced special education and remedial education placements; better employment opportunities and higher earnings; and lower incidence of crime and dependence on public welfare. Our Nation's economy benefits from early childhood investments through a better prepared workforce, stronger growth, and a rising standard of living. Additionally, society will benefit from less crime, enhanced schools, and children who are better prepared to participate as citizens in a democratic society, as a result of increased investments in early childhood development.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.93827
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.24071
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > State Budget and Tax
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.428
Code:
11013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11013000
Wikidata_id:
Q271855
Wikidata_label:
government budget
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Children
Score:
61
Magnitude:
0.261
Code:
14024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024001
Wikidata_id:
Q7569
Wikidata_label:
child
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Infants
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.247
Code:
14024002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024002
Wikidata_id:
Q998
Wikidata_label:
infant
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General) > Economic Policy
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.246
Code:
4017001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017001
Wikidata_id:
Q582577
Wikidata_label:
economic policy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.221
Code:
5005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005000
Wikidata_id:
Q3914
Wikidata_label:
school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.218
Code:
2001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001000
Wikidata_id:
Q83267
Wikidata_label:
crime
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.3
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
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60
Chris Dodd
Many States have an Early Learning Council or an advisory council that coordinates and aligns various programs serving children from birth to kindergarten entry. These entities facilitate collaboration among early childhood development activities in each State, but do not necessarily provide additional funding. Resources from Federal and State governments alone are not adequate to provide access to quality early childhood development programs for all children.
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
-0.44
Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.106
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:
90
Magnitude:
0.096
Code:
14024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024001
Wikidata_id:
Q7569
Wikidata_label:
child
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People > Infants
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.093
Code:
14024002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024002
Wikidata_id:
Q998
Wikidata_label:
infant
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > Preschool
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.062
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
13
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Chris Dodd
Currently the Federal Government provides funding for a variety of early childhood development programs including the Child Care and Development Block Grant, and Head Start, which have been essentially flat funded in recent years. States supplement this funding and also provide funding for State and local prekindergarten programs and parent development and support programs, such as home visiting. However, the Federal and State resources alone are not enough to reach all of our Nation's young children. In order to get closer to the goal of providing access to quality programs for all children before they enter kindergarten, the private sector also plays an important role. In addition, the Federal Government should provide resources to reward innovation at the state and community level and to leverage additional resources for continued innovation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.90909
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.90909
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.66259
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.285
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
60
Magnitude:
0.172
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.16
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:
51
Magnitude:
0.144
Code:
14024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024001
Wikidata_id:
Q7569
Wikidata_label:
child
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Chris Dodd
In States such as Washington, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Arizona, Nebraska, Illinois, Vermont, and Virginia, public-private partnerships leverage resources to provide for the varied health and learning needs of children from birth to kindergarten entry and their families. Public-private partnerships have the ability to leverage the assets of public and private entities in terms of financial resources, expertise, and infrastructure in order to maximize and align investments in early childhood development. Federal funding authorized by this legislation will create incentives for more States to develop such partnerships and leverage further investment in young children and enhance existing partnerships in states.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.069
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information > Financing and Stock Offering
Score:
77
Magnitude:
0.053
Code:
4016019
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04016019
Wikidata_id:
Q1134763
Wikidata_label:
corporate finance
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Chris Dodd
The purpose of the Early Childhood Investment Act of 2007 is to establish or enhance existing public-private partnerships that will strengthen investment in early childhood development by awarding grants to local community initiatives and programs that serve young children and their 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
0.727
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.201
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:
53
Magnitude:
0.106
Code:
14024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024001
Wikidata_id:
Q7569
Wikidata_label:
child
Source:
IPTC Subject
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
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chris Dodd
The bill is fairly straightforward. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a competitive grant program to award grants to a public-private partnership, in each State that applies, which will leverage resources to supplement existing State and Federal funds. The partnership will then award subgrants to State and local community initiatives to improve access to and quality of early childhood development for children from birth through age five and their families. The partnerships will leverage funding from nonprofit or for-profit organizations, private entities and State government to invest in high quality early childhood development programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Human Interest > Award and Prize
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.239
Code:
8006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006000
Wikidata_id:
Q618779
Wikidata_label:
award
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
79
Magnitude:
0.189
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.161
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.132
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
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Chris Dodd
The Early Childhood Investment Act of 2007 authorizes $8 billion for fiscal year 2008, $10 billion for fiscal year 2009 and such sums as necessary in the following years. The Federal share represents 50 percent of total expenditures by a partnership in the first year, 40 percent in the second year and 30 percent in the outyears. I know I will hear that this cost is too large for the government to bear, but I would argue that the cost of not investing would be even greater. Children represent only a quarter of our population, but they are 100 percent of our future and each of our children deserves an opportunity to reach his or her potential.
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)
0.61904
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.218
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:
81
Magnitude:
0.177
Code:
14024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024001
Wikidata_id:
Q7569
Wikidata_label:
child
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Chris Dodd
The bill has been endorsed by America's Promise Alliance, First Focus, National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, and the National Women's Law Center. I hope that my colleagues will join me in supporting this important legislation.
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
0.926
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.346
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.197
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
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Barack Obama
Mr. President, we will soon begin consideration of legislation to educate America's students, with Head Start, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and the Higher Education Act all slated for reauthorization. One of the most important aspects of No Child Left Behind is its provision for a highly qualified teacher for every child, in every classroom in America.
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
-0.035
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Education > School > High Schools
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.817
Code:
5005003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005003
Wikidata_id:
Q9826
Wikidata_label:
high school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.572
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
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Barack Obama
Expert teachers are the most important educational resource in our schools, and also the most inequitably distributed. In the United States, too many students in high-need schools are taught by inadequately prepared teachers, who are often not ready for the challenges they face, and thus leave the classroom too soon. High- poverty schools lose one-fifth of their teaching staff each year. This constant turnover of inexperienced, inadequately prepared teachers undermines efforts to create stable learning cultures and to sustain school improvement, especially in schools with greatest need.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
0.752
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Teachers
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.595
Code:
5010002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010002
Wikidata_id:
Q37226
Wikidata_label:
teacher
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School
Score:
95
Magnitude:
0.567
Code:
5005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005000
Wikidata_id:
Q3914
Wikidata_label:
school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School > Elementary Schools
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.301
Code:
5005001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005001
Wikidata_id:
Q9842
Wikidata_label:
primary school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Barack Obama
Many schools are being identified as in need of improvement, and many students are asked to be successful in schools where success is a rare commodity. Rather than being a leader in a competitive world where educational attainment is precious, America has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the industrialized world. Three out of every 10 ninth-grade students will not graduate on time, and about half of all African American and Hispanic ninth graders will not earn a diploma in four years. Less than 2 out of every 10 students who begin high school will receive a postsecondary degree within a reasonable time. Students of color, new immigrants, and children living in poverty are all being left behind. A good education is granted to some, but denied to others, denied not only to children of color in our cities, but also to children living in poverty in our rural areas. We must end this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
-0.735
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Students
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.777
Code:
5010001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001
Wikidata_id:
Q48282
Wikidata_label:
student
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School > High Schools
Score:
86
Magnitude:
0.667
Code:
5005003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005003
Wikidata_id:
Q9826
Wikidata_label:
high school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School
Score:
74
Magnitude:
0.577
Code:
5005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005000
Wikidata_id:
Q3914
Wikidata_label:
school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Barack Obama
We must recruit the best and the brightest Americans to become teachers and we must transform teaching, restoring its luster as a profession, so that when new teachers join it, they are successful, and want to stay. As teachers and principals are increasingly being held individually responsible for student success, it is increasingly important that we adequately prepare teachers to become successful.
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
0.981
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Teachers
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.262
Code:
5010002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010002
Wikidata_id:
Q37226
Wikidata_label:
teacher
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Barack Obama
Research shows that inexperienced teachers are less effective than teachers with several years of experience, but good preparation programs can make novice teachers effective more rapidly. We must help novice teachers get the training and coaching they need. Teacher preparation seldom provides the opportunity to learn under the supervision of expert teachers working in schools that effectively serve high-need students. Most new teachers lack such support, and so leave the profession before achieving success.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.60077
VADER
0.971
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Teachers
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.525
Code:
5010002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010002
Wikidata_id:
Q37226
Wikidata_label:
teacher
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Barack Obama
Today I am proud to introduce the Teaching Residency Act, which builds on a successful model of teacher preparation similar to medical residencies. Teaching Residency Programs are school-based teacher preparation programs in which prospective teachers teach alongside a mentor teacher for one academic year, receive master's level coursework in teaching the content area in which they will become certified, and attain certification prior to completion of the program. Once certified, graduates of the program are placed in high-needs schools, and continue to receive strong mentoring and coaching for their first years of teaching. This bill proposes establishing Teaching Residency Programs as a provision of Title II of the Higher Education Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.571
Code:
5000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05000000
Wikidata_id:
Q8434
Wikidata_label:
education
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Teachers
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.427
Code:
5010002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010002
Wikidata_id:
Q37226
Wikidata_label:
teacher
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Barack Obama
I am particularly proud to introduce this legislation today, because it is a model of effective teacher preparation that I have supported since before I was elected to the Senate in 2004. I have seen the power of teacher residencies through the very successful Academy for Urban School Leadership in my home State of Illinois. And I am pleased to be supported in this effort by the introduction of legislation in the House by my good friend, Congressman Rahm Emanuel.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.224
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
78
Magnitude:
0.175
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.15
Code:
5005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005000
Wikidata_id:
Q3914
Wikidata_label:
school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Business (General) > Institution
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.133
Code:
4018001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04018001
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Barack Obama
It is critical to develop programs that increase the probability that recruits will succeed and stay in those classrooms where they are most needed. Teaching Residency Programs are based on what we know works best to improve teacher preparation. We know that mentoring is critical to help young teachers develop in the early years of their career and to retain many of new teachers who would otherwise leave the profession in their first years. We cannot afford to lose any more high quality teachers because they do not feel supported or do not feel that they are progressing professionally.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Teachers
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.395
Code:
5010002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010002
Wikidata_id:
Q37226
Wikidata_label:
teacher
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Barack Obama
I hope my colleagues will support this important 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)
1.94591
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.132
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Ted Kennedy
Mr. President, serious and unjustified health disparities continue to exist in our Nation today. Forty five million Americans have no health insurance and often don't get the health care they need or get it too late. We know that the uninsured are more likely to delay doctor visits and needed screenings like mammograms and other early detection tests which can help prevent serious illness and death. The Institute of Medicine estimates that at least 18,000 Americans die prematurely each year because they lack health coverage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.13549
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
-0.866
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.461
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.351
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:
0.348
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.323
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Staff
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.32
Code:
7006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07006000
Wikidata_id:
Q69948433
Wikidata_label:
medical staff
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Ted Kennedy
Some of the most shameful health disparities involve racial and ethnic minorities. African Americans have a lower life expectancy than Whites. They are much more likely to die from stroke, and their uninsurance rates are much higher than those of their White counterparts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.871
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.36
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Ted Kennedy
Many Americans want to believe such disparities don't exist, but ignoring them only contributes more to the widening gap between the haves and have-nots.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Ted Kennedy
It is a scandal that people of color have greater difficulty obtaining good health care than other Americans. Your health should not depend on the color of your skin, the size of your bank account, or where you live. In a nation as advanced as ours, with its state-of-the- art medical technology for preventing illness and caring for the sick, it is appalling that so many health disparities continue to exist.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Health > Government Health Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.432
Code:
7011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011000
Wikidata_id:
Q1519138
Wikidata_label:
national health insurance
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.303
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
That is the reason why I am introducing the Minority Health and Health Disparity Elimination Act, as part of our effort to reduce or eliminate these unacceptable differences in the health and health care of racial and ethnic minorities.
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)
0.61904
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
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
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Ted Kennedy
The bill includes grants and demonstration projects that will help communities promote positive health behaviors and improve outreach, participation, and enrollment of racial and ethnic minorities in available health care programs. The bill will also establish collaborative partnerships led by community health centers. In particular it will support the Delta Health Initiative Rural Health, Education, and Workforce Infrastructure Demonstration Program to address longstanding, unmet health and health care needs in the Mississippi Delta In addition, the bill codifies the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Program, so that this successful program can continue to assist communities to mobilize and organize resources to support effective and sustainable programs to help close the health and health care gap. It also establishes Health Action Zones to support State, tribal or local initiatives to improve minority health in communities that have been historically burdened by health disparities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.91304
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.91304
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.8792
VADER
0.989
Very Positive
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:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.535
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.516
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
6.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
70
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Ted Kennedy
Greater diversity in the health care workforce is essential to creating a healthy America. Studies demonstrate that minority health professionals are more likely to care for minority patients, including those who are low-income and uninsured. African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans account for only 6 percent of the Nation's doctors and 5 percent of nurses and dentists, even though they are almost one-quarter of the U.S. population. The disparity in the health workforce must be closed, not just to fulfill our commitment to equality and opportunity, but also because of the impact it has on the health of America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.00148
VADER
0.839
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.254
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:
64
Magnitude:
0.162
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:
60
Magnitude:
0.152
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Ted Kennedy
The act reauthorizes the title VII health care workforce diversity programs, including the Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and institutions that educate Hispanic and Native American students.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Education > University
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.11
Code:
5007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05007000
Wikidata_id:
Q3918
Wikidata_label:
university
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > Teaching and Learning > Students
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.099
Code:
5010001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05010001
Wikidata_id:
Q48282
Wikidata_label:
student
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Education > School
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.065
Code:
5005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/05005000
Wikidata_id:
Q3914
Wikidata_label:
school
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
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
19
Ted Kennedy
A diverse health care workforce is essential for a healthy country. Emphasizing workforce diversity does not mean that health care workers should not be prepared to work with diverse patients. We must also make a more serious effort to train culturally competent health care professionals, and to create a health care system that is accessible for the more than 48 million Americans who speak a language other than English at home. The bill creates an Internet clearinghouse to increase cultural competency and improve communication between health care providers and patients. It also supports the development of curricula on cultural competence in health professions schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.25878
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.466
Code:
9002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Health and Safety at Work
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.426
Code:
9013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09013000
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
91
Magnitude:
0.424
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.293
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
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Ted Kennedy
Language barriers in health care obviously contribute to reduced access and poorer care for those who have limited English proficiency or low health literacy. The legislation recognizes the importance of this issue for the quality of our health care system and provides funds for activities to improve and encourage services for such patients.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.364
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.358
Code:
9002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.207
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
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Ted Kennedy
The bill reauthorizes the National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities that was created as part of the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act of 2000. It strengthens the center's role in coordinating and planning research that focuses on minority health and health disparities at the National Institutes of Health. The bill also requires the Agency for Health care Research and Quality to establish a grant program to support private research initiatives and a public-private partnership to evaluate and identify the best practices in disease management strategies and interventions.
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)
2.00148
VADER
0.949
Very Positive
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Ted Kennedy
In addition, the bill ensures that research on genetic variation within and between populations includes a focus on racial and ethnic minorities. It also promotes the participation of racial and ethnic minorities in clinical trials and intensifies efforts throughout the Department of Health and Human Services to increase and apply knowledge about the interaction of racial, genetic, and environmental factors that affect people's health.
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:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.8
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Ted Kennedy
Finally, the bill reinforces and clarifies the duties of the Office of Minority Health and instructs the office to develop and implement a comprehensive department-wide plan to improve minority health and eliminate health disparities. It also encourages greater cooperation among federal agencies and departments in meeting these serious challenges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.212
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
8.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Ted Kennedy
We have worked diligently with a wide variety of organizations on this bill that are eager for strong legislation to eliminate health disparities. The following groups have expressed their support: Aetna, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, American Public Health Association, Asian American and Pacific Islander Health Forum, Association for Community Affiliated Plans, Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, California Pan-Ethnic Network, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Families USA, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, National Association of Community Health Centers, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, National Coalition for Hispanic Health -- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, League of United Latin American Citizens, National Council of La Raza, National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Puerto Rican Coalition -- National Council of La Raza, National Health Law Program, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association, Network Health, Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, REHDC, and Summit Health Institute for Research and Education.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.94872
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.94872
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.24519
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Government Health Care > Medicaid
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
7011002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011002
Wikidata_id:
Q1519138
Wikidata_label:
national health insurance
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
99
Sprache Difficult Word Count
73
Ted Kennedy
I look forward to working with these dedicated groups as we work towards final passage of 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)
1.60944
VADER
0.459
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.135
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > News Media
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
1026002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026002
Wikidata_id:
Q1193236
Wikidata_label:
news media
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Ted Kennedy
I greatly appreciate the cooperation of Senator Cochran, Senator Obama, Senator Bingaman, Senator Clinton, Senator Brown, and Senator Durbin on this legislation, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to enact this much needed legislation.
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
0.452
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.379
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
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Barack Obama
Mr. President, this Nation has witnessed dramatic improvements in public health and health care technology and practice over the last century. Diseases that were once life-threatening are now curable; conditions that once devastated are now treatable. Our Federal investment in medical research has paid off handsomely, with new and more effective tests and treatments and near daily reports of new scientific breakthroughs. Yet still today too many Americans have not and will not derive full benefit from these advances.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.733
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
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
33
Barack Obama
We know that minority Americans and other vulnerable populations needlessly continue to experience higher rates of disease and lower rates of survival, and this is simply unacceptable. As we in the Congress work to combat the serious health issues that threaten the well-being of all Americans, we must also remain vigilant and committed in our fight to address the persistent and pervasive health disparities that affect millions of minorities, low-income individuals and other at-risk populations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
-0.881
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Health and Safety at Work
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.287
Code:
9013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09013000
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
64
Magnitude:
0.183
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.164
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
8.9
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Barack Obama
Congress has passed legislation before to address the health of minority populations and eliminate health disparities -- the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act of 2000. That bill created the National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities, supported the landmark IOM report Unequal Treatment, required annual reporting on health care disparities by AHRQ, and strengthened the research base for many HBCU's, among many other provisions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
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
0.802
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.416
Code:
7003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07003000
Wikidata_id:
Q9353606
Wikidata_label:
health service
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.362
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.247
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
11.8
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Barack Obama
Since that bill passed, our knowledge and understanding about the root causes of these disparities has dramatically increased. Efforts to strengthen the research infrastructure needed to investigate health concerns among people of color have been quite effective. Momentum has also accelerated in the medical and public health communities as advocates' voices are heard more and more, with new interventions being implemented and evaluated. All of these positive steps and advances have helped to raise minority health as a national priority. However, despite this activity, much work remains to be done in order to close the gap and eliminate health and health care disparities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Government Health Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.676
Code:
7011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011000
Wikidata_id:
Q1519138
Wikidata_label:
national health insurance
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Health and Safety at Work
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.439
Code:
9013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09013000
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.374
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
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Barack Obama
Study after study reveals the stark line of health disparity drawn between minorities and whites. In cancer alone, the numbers are hard to overlook. In 2004, African American men were 2.4 times as likely to die from prostate cancer, as compared to white men. For heart disease, the statistics are equally compelling: 2004 data show that when compared to white men, African American men were 30 percent more likely to die from heart disease, and American Indian adults were 30 percent more likely to have high blood pressure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.15789
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.15789
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.30228
VADER
-0.904
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Heart Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.784
Code:
7001005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001005
Wikidata_id:
Q190805
Wikidata_label:
heart disease
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
62
Magnitude:
0.49
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Barack Obama
The underlying factors for health disparities are multi-factorial. Our individual genetic makeup certainly contributes to differences in rates of disease and mortality in diverse populations. However, other factors play an equal if not greater role. We know that minority and low-income Americans are disproportionately less likely to live in communities that promote healthy behaviors and choices through access to wholesome foods and opportunities for physical activity, and that protect from exposure to environmental toxins and violence. In addition, minority Americans are less likely to have health coverage and thus more likely to experience difficulties accessing the health care system, which leads to delayed diagnoses and foregone care. And last but not least, we know that minority Americans are less likely to receive medical care that meets recommended or accepted standards of practice, when compared to White Americans. As an example, the American Journal of Public Health has reported that more than 886,000 deaths could have been prevented from 1991 to 2000 if African Americans had received the same level of health care as Whites.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8873
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.60976
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.60976
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.37148
VADER
0.962
Very Positive
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
66
Barack Obama
For all of these reasons, I am joining my colleagues Senator Kennedy and Senator Cochran in introducing the Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act of 2007. This critical legislation has a number of important provisions to help us achieve our goal to improve the health status of minority and other underserved populations. First, this bill strengthens education and training in cultural competence and communication, which is the cornerstone of quality health care for all patients. It also reauthorizes the pipeline programs in title VII of the Public Health Service Act, which seek to increase diversity in the health professions. We all know that the door to opportunity is only half open for minority students in the health professions. The percentage of minority health professionals is shockingly low -- African Americans, Hispanics and American Indians account for one-third of the Nation's population but less than 10 percent of the Nation's doctors, less than 5 percent of dentists and only 12 percent of nurses. We can -- and must -- do better.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
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
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Barack Obama
Lack of workforce diversity has serious implications for both access and quality of health care. Minority physicians are significantly more likely to treat low-income patients, and their patients are disproportionately minority. Studies have also shown that minority physicians provide higher quality of care to minority patients, who are more satisfied with their care and more likely to follow the doctor's recommendations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.8
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
22.1
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
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Barack Obama
Second, this bill expands and supports a number of initiatives to increase access to quality care. Specifically, the legislation authorizes demonstration grants to improve access to healthcare, patient navigators, and health literacy education services. Additionally, partnerships modeled after the Health Disparity Collaboratives at the Bureau of Primary Health Care are supported through established grants. The REACH program at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- designed to assist communities in mobilizing and organizing resources to support effective and sustainable programs to reduce health disparities -- is established under this bill. And I am pleased that the Health Action Zone Initiative has also been authorized. This new environmental public health program was introduced as part of the Healthy Communities Act of 2007 that I introduced earlier this year, and guides and strengthens community efforts to improve health in comprehensive and sustained fashion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.90244
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.90244
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.76001
VADER
0.989
Very Positive
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:
56
Magnitude:
0.557
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
19
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Barack Obama
A third area of focus is expansion and acceleration of data collection and research across the agencies, including the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the National Institute of Health, with special emphasis on translational research. The tremendous advances in medical science and health technology, which have benefited millions of Americans, have remained out of reach for too many minorities, and translational research will help to remedy this problem. The National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, which has a leadership role in establishing the disparities research strategic plan at the National Institutes of Health, is reauthorized. And a new advisory committee has been established at the Food and Drug Administration to focus on pharmacogenomics and its safe and appropriate use in minority populations, another issue area that I championed as part of my Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act of 2006.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.45674
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Medical Research
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.615
Code:
7005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07005000
Wikidata_id:
Q2752427
Wikidata_label:
medical research
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Science and Technology > Research
Score:
59
Magnitude:
0.361
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
9.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Barack Obama
Last but not least, I want to highlight that the bill strengthens and clarifies the duties of the Office of Minority Health. This office has been critical in providing the leadership, expertise and guidance for health improvement activities across the agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services, and has helped to ensure coordination, collaboration and integration of such efforts as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.949
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.138
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Macro Economics > Trade Policy
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.072
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
29.8
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Barack Obama
In conclusion, I want emphasize that it is past time to expand and accelerate our work in a of minority health beyond the initial bipartisan effort Congress achieved in 2000. We have got to translate the knowledge we have gained into practical and effective interventions that will improve minority health and eliminate disparities, and this bill will help us do just that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
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
0.917
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Health and Safety at Work
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.184
Code:
9013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09013000
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.117
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
36.2
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Barack Obama
I urge my colleagues to join me in cosponsoring and passing this critical legislation. Regardless of how you measure it, whether by needless suffering, lost productivity, financial costs, or lives lost, disparities in health and health care are a tremendous problem and a moral imperative for our Nation, and one that is within our power to address right now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.644
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.15
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:
93
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.099
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.084
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
36.4
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Hillary Clinton
Mr. President, I am pleased to join Senators Kennedy, Cochran, Bingaman, Obama, Durbin and Brown in introducing the Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act 2007.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.074
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
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Hillary Clinton
As we debate health care issues, we often discuss what is wrong with our health care system: Costs are spiraling upward, the ranks of uninsured have increased, and the strains on our system and its ability to provide quality care have worsened. And while the impact of these situations are felt by all Americans, the problems with our health care system often disproportionately impact our racial and ethnic minority populations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.523
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:
80
Magnitude:
0.418
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.264
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Hillary Clinton
We continue to have disparities in health care for our minority populations -- disparities in access, disparities in quality, and disparities in outcomes. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) tracks these in its annual National Healthcare Disparities Report, aggregating data from a variety of Federal health surveys and databases. And the findings from the report are staggering, inc1uding the following: Minorities had worse access to care than whites; Blacks and Hispanics received poorer quality care than Whites on more than 70 percent of the measures used by AHRQ; and While gains were made on approximately one-quarter of the quality indicators, disparities actually got worse for all minority populations on one-third of the quality indicators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.15176
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.298
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
11.1
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Hillary Clinton
These system wide disparities have translated into increased burden of disease for our racial and ethnic minority populations.
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.39
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Hillary Clinton
HIV/AIDS is devastating our African-American communities. Blacks account for about half of all new HIV/AIDS diagnoses. In New York City, the rate of new HIV diagnoses is six times higher among Blacks than Whites. In addition, the AIDS case rate among Hispanic populations is about 3.5 times higher than that of Whites.
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
-0.649
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Aids
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.861
Code:
7001003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001003
Wikidata_id:
Q12199
Wikidata_label:
HIV/AIDS
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.56
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Hillary Clinton
The incidence of asthma is highest among Puerto Rican populations, with 22 percent of these individuals receiving a diagnosis of asthma, a rate roughly double that of White populations. Although African- Americans have slightly higher rates of asthma than White populations, they experience disparities in asthma management and access to care. The emergency department visit rate for Blacks seeking asthma treatment was 350 percent higher than that of the rates for Whites, while the hospitalization rate for Blacks with asthma was 240 percent higher than that for Whites with asthma.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.802
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
31.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Hillary Clinton
One out of every 10 Asian Americans will be diagnosed with diabetes. Among all Americans with diabetes, Blacks are about two times more likely to require amputations, two to five times more likely to have kidney disease, and twice as likely to suffer from diabetes-related blindness.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.654
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
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Hillary Clinton
The impact of health disparities are experienced not only by racial and ethnic minority communities but by all of us. They are symptomatic of the underuse and misuse of health care. And the costs associated with these disparities -- such as delayed diagnoses and complications that result from lack of access to primary care -- add unnecessary costs to our health care system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.45
Code:
9002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.234
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
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Hillary Clinton
The Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act of 2007 would allow us to address healthcare disparities through a variety of mechanisms.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.084
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:
70
Magnitude:
0.059
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
18
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Hillary Clinton
The bill will create a cultural competency clearinghouse, helping providers to understand, first of all, the concept of cultural competence, and second, how to better tailor care to their patients of diverse backgrounds. We cannot, for example, ask a person with diabetes to make changes to their diet if we do not understand what foods are part of their diet. Having a culturally competent health care system is especially important in my home State of New York, where our residents come from all over the world. With the information that will be available in this clearinghouse, we will make it easier for both patients and providers to communicate and understand essential concepts of care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.93548
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.93548
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.01226
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Government Health Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.268
Code:
7011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07011000
Wikidata_id:
Q1519138
Wikidata_label:
national health insurance
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Hillary Clinton
The Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act will improve health professions programs that increase recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities in the health professions. New York's population is 15 percent Black and 15.6 percent Hispanic, yet the percentage of Black physicians practicing in our State is 3.2 percent, and the percentage of Hispanic physicians practicing in our State is 2.3 percent. This bill will reauthorize the Centers of Excellence established by the Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA -- a program that has benefited the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine -- and establish new programs to train mid-career individuals in the health professions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.15176
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.318
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Medical Staff > Primary Care Physician
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.165
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
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Hillary Clinton
It will codify currently existing health promotion and disease prevention activities targeted toward racial and ethnic minorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health, REACH. REACH grantees working in northern Manhattan have managed to increase childhood immunization rates by 10 to 15 percent. It will also codify the Health Disparities Collaboratives program operated by HRSA, through which health centers across the country focus on improving their treatments for specific diseases, or implementing models to improve patient care. These centers include Whitney Young Health Center in Albany, NY, which, through this collaborative, successfully helped more than 200 patients learn how to manage their asthma.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.76766
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Health Treatment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
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
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Hillary Clinton
The legislation will establish new programs to increase community health workers, address environmental health concerns, and improve outreach and enrollment, thus reducing barriers to accessing care. It will increase support for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's research into healthcare disparities and help to improve overall data collection.
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
0.959
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.295
Code:
9002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Interior Policy > Personal Data Collection
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.155
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
16.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Hillary Clinton
The Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act will reauthorize the National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health, which is designed to conduct and support health disparities research; disseminate information about disparities, and reach out to racial and ethnic minority disparity communities. Through the Center, New York University received support for its Center for the Study of Asian American Health, a collaboration between researchers, health providers, and community organizations that is designed to reduce the disparities faced by Asian Americans in New York City.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.439
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
84
Magnitude:
0.37
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
0
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Hillary Clinton
Finally, the legislation would reauthorize and strengthen the Office of Minority Health, OMH, at HHS, requiring it to develop a National Action Plan to address disparities in collaboration with other Federal health agencies. The OMH has provided support to New York's Office of Minority Health, as well as community-based organizations in Syracuse, Buffalo, and Lower Manhattan, and this reauthorization of the office will allow them to support and sustain more programs at the State and local level.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.126
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.086
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.07
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
12.2
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Hillary Clinton
I am excited about this legislation because I have seen what happens in communities when we come together -- providers, researchers, and neighborhood leaders -- to address these concerns. Last month, the University of Rochester and the Monroe County Health Department announced that an initiative to increase pneumococcal immunization rates in African-American seniors resulted in a more than 30-percent gain in immunization rates -- protecting more New Yorkers against pneumonia and reducing the vaccination disparity between Blacks and Whites.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.812
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Preventative Medicine > Vaccines
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.211
Code:
7008001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07008001
Wikidata_id:
Q134808
Wikidata_label:
vaccine
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.159
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
3.5
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Hillary Clinton
I believe that the Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act will allow us to create, maintain, and support this type of collaboration across the Nation. It will make a real change in the health care for our minority communities and improve the quality of care received by all Americans. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to pass this legislation as quickly as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.487
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:
84
Magnitude:
0.409
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
77
Magnitude:
0.373
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
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Dick Durbin
Mr. President, Abraham Lincoln once said, "The declaration that `all men are created equal' is the great fundamental principle upon which our free institutions rest." As a Senator representing the distinguished land of Lincoln, I take seriously our Nation's promise for equality, particularly when it comes to health care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.155
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Culture (General)
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.081
Code:
1022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01022000
Wikidata_id:
Q11042
Wikidata_label:
culture
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.078
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
50
Magnitude:
0.078
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
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dick Durbin
I rise today as a strong and proud cosponsor of the Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act of 2007 -- an important piece of legislation, long in the making, and long overdue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.082
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.067
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
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dick Durbin
Not since 2000 has our Congress made a concerted effort to address the health of some of our most at-risk populations -- people of color.
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
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.178
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Dick Durbin
In these 7 years, we have not seen a substantial improvement in the health status of people of color.
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
-0.207
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.087
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dick Durbin
Cervical cancer, a disease that can be greatly reduced by effective health care, is five times more common among Vietnamese women in the United States than it is among Caucasian women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.612
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Cancer
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.208
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:
0.178
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.12
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
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dick Durbin
African Americans with diabetes are seven times more likely to have amputations and develop kidney failure than are Caucasians with diabetes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.237
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
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dick Durbin
In Chicago's Latino community, you will likely find one in two Latino children who are obese, a condition that often leads to the onset of diabetes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Health > Illness > Obesity
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.407
Code:
7017003
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07017003
Wikidata_id:
Q12174
Wikidata_label:
obesity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
65
Magnitude:
0.263
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
37.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dick Durbin
In the hospitals of East St. Louis, it's likely that African-American babies die at more than double the rate of White infants.
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
-0.599
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Human Interest > Imperial and Royal Matters
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.121
Code:
8007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08007000
Wikidata_id:
Q11573099
Wikidata_label:
royalty
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dick Durbin
In the small town of Cairo, families have to travel hours to other parts of the State and sometimes even to other States to obtain the right care.
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
0.494
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Family
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.153
Code:
14006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14006000
Wikidata_id:
Q8436
Wikidata_label:
family
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Tourism
Score:
97
Magnitude:
0.148
Code:
10006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10006000
Wikidata_id:
Q49389
Wikidata_label:
tourism
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Tourism and Leisure
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.138
Code:
4014000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04014000
Wikidata_id:
Q61054412
Wikidata_label:
gambling industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.135
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue
Score:
58
Magnitude:
0.088
Code:
14000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14000000
Wikidata_id:
Q8425
Wikidata_label:
society
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dick Durbin
In general, we are making progress in prolonging life. Death rates for Whites, African Americans, and Latinos from many of our most debilitating diseases have declined during the last decade. But what progress are we making on quality of life during those extra years? Is the answer different depending on the racial or ethnic minority groups? Simply speaking, yes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.58
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.289
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Dick Durbin
Even when controlling for insurance coverage and economic status, racial and ethnic minorities tend to have less access to health care and a lower quality of health care than their Caucasian counterparts.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.347
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.196
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
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dick Durbin
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that, among a wide range of health indicators, "relatively little progress has been made toward the goal of eliminating racial/ethnic disparities." In general, yes, Americans are healthier, but the shameful gaps between minority groups and Caucasians remain nearly the same as a decade ago.
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
-0.398
Somewhat Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.461
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dick Durbin
When will we as a nation demand more and work harder to reach that ideal of equality that is a pillar of our Nation's moral strength?
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
0.735
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.109
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics
Score:
69
Magnitude:
0.075
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Religion and Belief > Values
Score:
56
Magnitude:
0.061
Code:
12006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/12006000
Wikidata_id:
Q831695
Wikidata_label:
value system
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Culture (General)
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.059
Code:
1022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01022000
Wikidata_id:
Q11042
Wikidata_label:
culture
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue
Score:
51
Magnitude:
0.056
Code:
14000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14000000
Wikidata_id:
Q8425
Wikidata_label:
society
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dick Durbin
This legislation is a critical step toward achieving that notion of equality: the belief that we are all created equal and as such should have equal access to quality 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
0.44
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.073
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
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dick Durbin
Why is it that this country spends so much more than any other industrialized country on its health care, but has consistently lagged behind other countries in delivering better health outcomes? Why is it that one in six Americans, almost one in three African Americans, almost one in two Latino Americans, are uninsured? Why do our health outcomes not reflect the $2 trillion investment we make in health care each year? There is a disconnect between the rhetoric around our Nation's health crisis and where our resources are placed. It is a shame, and we can do better.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.259
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.29
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:
53
Magnitude:
0.154
Code:
14018000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14018000
Wikidata_id:
Q6672123
Wikidata_label:
long-term care
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dick Durbin
Our health workforce should reflect, understand, and respect the backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the people it serves. We need to recruit, train and retain health care professionals from underrepresented groups and underserved areas.
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
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dick Durbin
In areas like downstate Illinois, small communities rely heavily on Federal incentives, such as loan repayment, the Health Careers Opportunity Program, and Centers of Excellence to create a critical pipeline of professionals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.062
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
2.5
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dick Durbin
Graduates of title VII programs are more likely to serve in underserved areas. That is the outcome we want, so we need to support successful programs like these.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.082
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Dick Durbin
In addition to improving the diversity of our workforce, we need to redouble efforts to fight diseases that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities -- diseases like diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer and so many others.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health > Disease > Heart Disease
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.531
Code:
7001005
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001005
Wikidata_id:
Q190805
Wikidata_label:
heart disease
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
92
Magnitude:
0.49
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Minority Group
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.278
Code:
14010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14010000
Wikidata_id:
Q769696
Wikidata_label:
national minority
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
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dick Durbin
To accurately respond to the presence of health care disparities and try to address them, we need better data on health care access and utilization that includes race, ethnicity, primary language, and socio- economic status. To develop accurate solutions, we need accurate information on prevalence, contributing factors, and effects of health care disparities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.229
Code:
9002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09002002
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.173
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:
0.171
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
15.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Dick Durbin
The Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act of 2007 is a critically important step toward improving the access, workforce, research and information that will close the color gap that exists in health care today. I look forward to working with my colleagues to improve the health of all Americans and, specifically, to eliminate health disparities that hurt our communities of color, and all of us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.235
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:
100
Magnitude:
0.235
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
25.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Dick Durbin
I did not always agree with the former majority leader, Senator William H. Frist, but I couldn't agree more with his statement that, "Inequity is a cancer that can no longer be allowed to fester in health care." I urge my colleagues to support the health disparity legislation introduced today.
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
-0.446
Negative
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
7000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07000000
Wikidata_id:
Q12147
Wikidata_label:
health
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Health > Disease
Score:
96
Magnitude:
0.055
Code:
7001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/07001000
Wikidata_id:
Q814207
Wikidata_label:
illness
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Collective Contract > Contract Issue-Healthcare
Score:
92
Magnitude:
0.053
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
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act with Senators Domenici, McCaskill, Stabenow, Lincoln, Levin and Clinton.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.121
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
29.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Herb Kohl
This bill is supported by the Elder Justice Coalition, the National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, AARP and many other organizations dedicated to protecting our Nation's vulnerable citizens. If enacted, this legislation could help to prevent many of the tragic tales of physical and financial elder abuse that we hear about from our constituents and read about in our local newspapers. I strongly urge this Congress to do what the States cannot: create a nationwide system of background checks for workers who care for our Nation's frail elders and those who are living with disabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.749
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.141
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Financial and Business Service > Banking
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.137
Code:
4006002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04006002
Wikidata_id:
Q806718
Wikidata_label:
banking industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Unions
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.133
Code:
9010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09010000
Wikidata_id:
Q178790
Wikidata_label:
labor union
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parties and Movements
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.123
Code:
11010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11010000
Wikidata_id:
Q7278
Wikidata_label:
political party
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
84
Magnitude:
0.119
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.08
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Literature
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.077
Code:
1010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01010000
Wikidata_id:
Q8242
Wikidata_label:
literature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
55
Magnitude:
0.078
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:
54
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.075
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
22.5
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Herb Kohl
The vast majority of long-term care workers are selfless and dedicated. Yet there are a few with violent criminal histories who pose a clear threat to the defenseless individuals needing long-term care services. Under the disorganized, patchwork system of background checks that exists today, employers trying to hire caregivers do not always know which applicants have records of abuse or a history of committing violent crimes. As a result, predators are sometimes hired to take care of our most vulnerable citizens, allowing them to work in situations where they can cause enormous harm. For example, in just the last 6 weeks, three stories of such elder abuse created headlines across the country:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.952
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.244
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
66
Magnitude:
0.161
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.126
Code:
2001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001000
Wikidata_id:
Q83267
Wikidata_label:
crime
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.128
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
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Herb Kohl
The bill that I am introducing today with Senators Domenici, Stabenow, McCaskill, Lincoln, Levin, and Clinton proposes to take action to stop predators from working in all long-term care settings. It would close gaping loopholes in our current system of background checks through a nationwide expansion of a pilot program that Congress enacted as part of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.093
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
32.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Herb Kohl
Under the MMA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has been conducting a pilot program in seven states to implement efficient, equitable systems that cost-effectively screen out certain applicants for employment in long-term care facilities. Applicants excluded are those whose backgrounds include findings of substantiated abuse and/or a serious criminal history.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Herb Kohl
The seven pilot States are Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico and Wisconsin. These States have significant flexibility in several key areas under the grant. For example, each State establishes parameters for the definition of a "direct patient access employee" for workers who must be checked, and defines specific criteria for "disqualifying" crimes that prohibit a long-term care employer from hiring workers with such histories.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.33
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
20
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Herb Kohl
In other areas, the pilot States must meet Federal standards. They must cover a broad range of long-term care providers, including nursing homes, home health agencies and intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. States must require each applicant to submit a written statement disclosing any disqualifying information, and to authorize a State and national criminal record check.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Long Term Care
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.309
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
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Herb Kohl
As is currently required under Federal law, providers must search any available registry that is likely to contain disqualifying information about an applicant. Forty-one States already require a criminal background check of some variety, mostly at the State level. The pilot States have integrated their systems to coordinate these checks in a single streamlined process and added a Federal background check through the FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System. Applicants who are subsequently found to have a record of substantiated abuse or a serious criminal history cannot be hired. But individuals who are denied employment can appeal the background check results. Finally, facilities can use the results of the background checks only for the purpose of determining suitability of employment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
-0.935
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.183
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 > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.139
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
24.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Herb Kohl
That is the basic structure of the pilot program that Congress enacted 4 years ago. Since then, we have learned important lessons from the pilot States' experiences. For example, federal funds have been used for a variety of purposes. States have used pilot funds to hire new staff to administer background checks; to purchase mobile digital scanners; to pay for the cost of fingerprint checks; to provide technical assistance to facilities; and to build online systems that applicants and providers can readily access, and which serve to integrate information from various registries and entities, and as storage and retrieval systems.
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)
1.88707
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Media > Online
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.111
Code:
4010006
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04010006
Wikidata_id:
Q1076968
Wikidata_label:
digital media
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Computing and Information Technology > Wireless Technology
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.08
Code:
4003009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04003009
Wikidata_id:
Q249
Wikidata_label:
wireless communication
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Herb Kohl
States have passed legislation under the pilot program that treat disqualifying crimes somewhat differently. For example, Michigan has created a tiered system, under which certain disqualifying crimes carry time-limited prohibitions on working in long-term care facilities. By comparison, Wisconsin has chosen to enact legislation defining disqualifying crimes as those that carry a lifetime ban only. Alaska has established a "variance" process to permit certain individuals to work who have committed crimes but who have subsequently shown evidence of recovery. Similarly, in Idaho, some disqualifying crimes result in an "unconditional" denial that carries a lifetime ban on working in long-term care settings, while others result in "conditional" denials that apply to less serious crimes that may be waived under certain circumstances, following an "exemption review" by the Department of Health and Welfare.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.49651
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.04348
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.04348
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.08338
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Judiciary (System of Justice)
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.247
Code:
2002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02002000
Wikidata_id:
Q105985
Wikidata_label:
judiciary
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Crime
Score:
95
Magnitude:
0.236
Code:
2001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02001000
Wikidata_id:
Q83267
Wikidata_label:
crime
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
57
Magnitude:
0.14
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Health and Safety at Work
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.133
Code:
9013000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09013000
Wikidata_id:
Q629029
Wikidata_label:
occupational health and safety
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18
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
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Herb Kohl
The data on results from the pilot programs are impressive. Among the seven States, Michigan's information is the most complete. In the first year of operation, Michigan excluded more than 3,000 people with records of abuse or a disqualifying criminal history. As of April 30, 2007, 625 of these were excluded through a fingerprint check. Twenty- five percent of these exclusions were identified through an FBI check only, a fact that State officials believe indicates that these individuals committed crimes in other States, or have been avoiding prosecution within the State. Information for Nevada, while less complete, suggests similar results. As of last December, Nevada was identifying an even higher percentage of individuals with criminal histories on the basis of an FBI check only.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.943
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.389
Code:
4016000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04016000
Wikidata_id:
Q1391314
Wikidata_label:
business information
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Herb Kohl
The director of Michigan's workforce background check program, Orlene Christie, recently testified before the Special Committee on Aging about the State's program. "The applicants that have been excluded from employment are not the types of people Michigan could ever allow to work with our most vulnerable citizens," she said. "We have prevented hardened criminals that otherwise would have access to our vulnerable population from employment." Ms. Christie also noted that "of the criminal history reports examined, fraudulent activity and controlled substance violations account for 25 percent of all disqualifying crimes. Fraudulent activity includes such things as embezzlement, identity theft, and credit card fraud. This is particularly alarming giving the projected increase in financial abuse of the elderly." Importantly, Michigan has implemented a "rap back" system where the Michigan State Police notifies the health agency of any subsequent arrest, which in turn notifies the employer. This is a key component of the bill we are introducing today. It will allow the States, as well as the FBI, to ensure that an employer will be automatically notified as soon as a worker's criminal history record is updated.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.49651
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.13043
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.13043
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.963
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.335
Code:
2012000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012000
Wikidata_id:
Q5172452
Wikidata_label:
corporate crime
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Corporate Crime > Fraud
Score:
54
Magnitude:
0.18
Code:
2012001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02012001
Wikidata_id:
Q28813
Wikidata_label:
fraud
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.175
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
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
76
Sprache Difficult Word Count
76
Herb Kohl
To find out what providers think of the pilot program, Idaho conducted a survey of participating facilities, which found 87 percent believed the background checks were successfully screening out workers who shouldn't be hired. Additionally, 63 percent said that the quality of employees hired has improved since the pilot began.
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
0.743
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.149
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Labor > Employee
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.078
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
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
21
Herb Kohl
The pilot program demonstrates that participating States are successfully excluding individuals who have a history of abuse or a disqualifying criminal background. If this model is expanded, the resulting nationwide system would greatly enhance the probability of identifying individuals with criminal backgrounds who can now easily escape detection. If all States had parallel, multi-level, comprehensive systems in place, very few potentially abusive workers would be hired into positions of caring for the extremely vulnerable residents of our Nation's long-term care facilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.16705
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.607
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Labor > Employment
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.08
Code:
9003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/09003000
Wikidata_id:
Q656365
Wikidata_label:
employment
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
70
Magnitude:
0.056
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
7.5
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Herb Kohl
The MMA pilot program is scheduled to end this September. I urge the Senate not to let this initiative simply expire. Rather, I hope that we will take the logical step of expanding on the success of this program, and provide limited federal funding for all other States to create similar programs. The Patient Safety and Abuse Prevention Act also lays out sensible standards for creating a nationwide system that will prevent predators, who now go undetected, from being hired into positions where they can harm society's most vulnerable people. I sincerely hope that all of my colleagues will join me in this effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.86
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Social Issue > Abusive Behavior
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.108
Code:
14022000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14022000
Wikidata_id:
Q600571
Wikidata_label:
abuse
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.081
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Herb Kohl
I ask unanimous consent that the bill and supporting material 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
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Daniel K. Inouye
Mr. President, the United States has more than 95,000 miles of coastline, and its ocean territory is larger than the combined land area of all 50 States. We rely on our oceans for such diverse benefits as recreation, food, transportation, and energy. All Americans, regardless of whether they reside in the Nation's heartland or along the coast, are impacted by the ocean.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Oceans
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.203
Code:
6006007
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006007
Wikidata_id:
Q9430
Wikidata_label:
ocean
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Daniel K. Inouye
That is why I rise today, joined by Vice Chairman Ted Stevens and several other Commerce Committee colleagues, in introducing a group of bills to provide for sustainable use and protection of our ocean and coastal 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)
2.3979
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.054
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
32.1
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Daniel K. Inouye
Our oceans and coasts provide us with tremendous economic and recreational opportunities. It is critical that use of ocean resources and coasts is sustainable and that we address the many existing and emerging risks to their well-being. As the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy has thoroughly documented, our oceans and coasts are faced with many threats, including those posed by pollution, increasing population growth and coastal development, overfishing, climate change, and ocean acidification. All of the bills my colleagues and I are introducing today implement recommendations of the Ocean Commission.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Oceans
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
6006007
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006007
Wikidata_id:
Q9430
Wikidata_label:
ocean
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Daniel K. Inouye
First, the Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 would reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 and provide critical authorities for preserving, restoring, and managing in a sustainable manner our coral reef ecosystems. Coral reefs are one of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems on the planet, and they provide environmental and economic benefits such as shoreline protection as well as critical habitat for approximately half of all federally- managed fisheries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.209
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Conservation > Ecosystem
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.151
Code:
6002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06002002
Wikidata_id:
Q37813
Wikidata_label:
ecosystem
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Daniel K. Inouye
Second, the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 would reauthorize and strengthen authorities to survey and analyze the physical condition of our Nation's coasts and waterways, along with elements that impact safe navigation. Conducting surveys of our Nation's coasts and waterways is a core mission for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and provides valuable services to the maritime industry and to Federal agencies responsible for maritime transportation, homeland security, and emergency response.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.908
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.098
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
88
Magnitude:
0.086
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
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Daniel K. Inouye
Third, the Ballast Water Management Act of 2007 would amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 and establish ballast water management requirements to mitigate the introduction and spread of invasive species from ships. The bill would also seek to prevent the introduction of invasive species from ship equipment or hulls. Invasive species brought into the United States from other countries have caused billions of dollars in damage to the U.S. economy.
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)
0.33647
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature > Invasive Species
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
6007001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007001
Wikidata_id:
Q183368
Wikidata_label:
invasive species
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Daniel K. Inouye
In addition to the initiatives I have highlighted, a number of other ocean-related bills are being introduced today by colleagues on the Commerce Committee. These include a bill by Senator Lautenberg to establish a much-needed Federal program to conduct research, monitoring, and education to examine the processes and consequences of ocean acidification, and a bill by Senator Snowe to reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Oceans
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.5
Code:
6006007
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006007
Wikidata_id:
Q9430
Wikidata_label:
ocean
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Daniel K. Inouye
This week we celebrate Capitol Hill Ocean Week. Many organizations and agencies are using this opportunity to educate and raise public awareness about the impact of our oceans on our society and economy. The bills that my colleagues and I are introducing today address many of those needs being highlighted. I urge my Senate colleagues to support the Commerce Committee's bipartisan efforts to improve the health and management of our oceans and coasts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Oceans
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.492
Code:
6006007
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006007
Wikidata_id:
Q9430
Wikidata_label:
ocean
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Daniel K. Inouye
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
Topics
Topic:
Human Interest > Award and Prize > Record
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
8006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001
Wikidata_id:
Q1241356
Wikidata_label:
record
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > People > Celebrity
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
8003002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08003002
Wikidata_id:
Q211236
Wikidata_label:
celebrity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Coastal Zone Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2007. I am pleased to have my colleague, Senator Cantwell, join me in cosponsoring this bill, which will enable our Nation to improve the management of our valuable, yet vulnerable, coastal resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.076
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
46
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Olympia J. Snowe
More than half of all Americans reside in coastal zones, and each year their number grows by more than 3,600. Yet, coastal regions comprise just 17 percent of the land area in the contiguous United States. People are drawn to our oceans and Great Lakes to experience the economic opportunities, natural beauty, and recreational bounty that these regions have to offer. Part of that value, both the tangible and intangible, comes from the habitat these ecosystems provide for a variety of plants and animals, ranging from rare microscopic organisms to commercially valuable fish stocks. As population pressures increase, we must work diligently to maintain a balance between human use of these delicate regions and their natural, ecological functions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.71357
VADER
0.973
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Nature
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.321
Code:
6007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06007000
Wikidata_id:
Q7860
Wikidata_label:
nature
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Oceans
Score:
63
Magnitude:
0.202
Code:
6006007
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006007
Wikidata_id:
Q9430
Wikidata_label:
ocean
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Conservation > Ecosystem
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.169
Code:
6002002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06002002
Wikidata_id:
Q37813
Wikidata_label:
ecosystem
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Olympia J. Snowe
When Congress passed the CZMA in 1972, it established a unique State- Federal framework for facilitating sound coastal planning. The law gives States the opportunity to create a coastal zone management plan which, once approved, makes States eligible for matching Federal funds to carry out the goals of its plan. This system allows States to tailor plans to their individual needs, but permits the Federal Government to ensure that marine resources, which often overlap political boundaries, are managed responsibly nationwide. As a result of this program's success, more than 99.9 percent of the United States' 95,376 shoreline miles are managed under this system, including, 34 of the 35 coastal and Great Lakes states and territories. The 35th, Illinois, has submitted a plan for Federal approval.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.91304
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.91304
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.377
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Politics (General) > Political Systems
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.334
Code:
11024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11024001
Wikidata_id:
Q28108
Wikidata_label:
political system
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
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
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Olympia J. Snowe
The CZMA has not been reauthorized in over a decade, and the program has been operating with authorization levels and mandates that expired in 1999. Much has changed in the interim, and persistent threats to coastal areas, such as increasing rates of nonpoint source water pollution and constriction of working waterfront areas, have out-paced states' abilities to maintain an appropriate balance between development and conservation. The Coastal Zone Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2007 would encourage states to take additional voluntary steps to combat these problems through the Coastal Community Program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Environmental Pollution > Water Pollution
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.257
Code:
6005002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06005002
Wikidata_id:
Q183129
Wikidata_label:
water pollution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Environmental Pollution
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.173
Code:
6005000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06005000
Wikidata_id:
Q58734
Wikidata_label:
pollution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Olympia J. Snowe
Each year, we also learn more about threats to our coasts from impacts of global climate change, yet the CZMA currently provides no foundation to manage these problems. Mounting evidence indicates that increasing concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide, approximately a third of which is absorbed in our oceans, is affecting marine chemistry and acidifying sea water. As global temperatures rise, we are also experiencing an increase in ocean temperatures which can affect the migratory patterns and range of marine species distribution. The problems of potential sea level rise have also been well-documented in academic journals and the mainstream media. The bill I introduce today contains a provision giving states the authority to adapt their coastal zone management plans to address these potential impacts and develop potential mitigation and adaptation measures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
-0.689
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Weather > Global Change
Score:
100
Magnitude:
1
Code:
17002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/17002000
Wikidata_id:
Q125928
Wikidata_label:
climate change
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24
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
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Olympia J. Snowe
The Coastal Zone Enhancement Reauthorization of 2007 also significantly increases the authorization levels for the Coastal Zone Management Program, enabling States to better achieve their coastal management goals. The bill authorizes $170 million for fiscal year 2008 and increases the authorization levels to $193.5 million for fiscal year 2012. This adjustment in funding would enable the States' coastal programs to achieve their full potential.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.44
Positive
Topics
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Company Information > Financing and Stock Offering
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
4016019
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04016019
Wikidata_id:
Q1134763
Wikidata_label:
corporate finance
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Olympia J. Snowe
The Coastal Zone Management Program has a long record of helping states achieve their coastal area management goals by enhancing their ability to maintain clean, safe, and productive coastlines that ultimately serve the best interest of our Nation. This program enjoys widespread support among coastal States, as demonstrated by the near unanimous participation by eligible States, and the many Commerce Committee members who have worked with me to strengthen this program over the past several years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.076
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
21.3
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Olympia J. Snowe
I am pleased to introduce this legislation that would provide our coastal states with the funding and management frameworks necessary to meet the ever-increasing conservation and development challenges facing our coastal communities, and I urge my colleagues to support it.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Interior Policy > Housing and Urban Planning
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.291
Code:
11016002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11016002
Wikidata_id:
Q69883
Wikidata_label:
urban planning
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Olympia J. Snowe
Additionally, as Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, I would like to commend my colleagues for their hard work that has resulted in today's introduction of six ocean- related bills. As you are aware, we are in the midst of Capitol Hill Oceans Week, and I am pleased that we can commemorate that occasion by bringing these critical marine issues to the fore. I look forward to working with my fellow Committee members and the rest of the Senate as we improve management of our Nation's invaluable coastal and ocean resources for the benefit of all Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Oceans
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.334
Code:
6006007
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/06006007
Wikidata_id:
Q9430
Wikidata_label:
ocean
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Olympia J. Snowe
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
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that would establish a comprehensive Federal research plan and program to address ocean acidification, which poses a growing threat to the health of our oceans.
Sentiment
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-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
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Very Negative
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Positive
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VADER
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Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Oceans
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Url:
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Frank R. Lautenberg
Our oceans help reduce global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. To date, about one-third of all human-generated carbon emissions have dissolved into the ocean. However, the increase in carbon dioxide lowers ocean pH, and causes the oceans to become more acidic. This increase in acidity is corrosive to marine shells and organisms that form the base of the food chain for many fish and marine mammals. These changes in ocean chemistry also threaten coral reef ecosystems, habitats so rich in biodiversity they are called he rain forests of the sea. Even a mild increase in ocean acidity could make these organisms more vulnerable to disease, pollution and other environmental stresses. If the acidic conditions increase significantly, marine shells could actually begin to dissolve.
Sentiment
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-1
Very Negative
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-1
Very Negative
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Somewhat Positive
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Topics
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Frank R. Lautenberg
Ocean acidification demands our immediate attention. Current projections of carbon dioxide emissions suggest that the acidity of our oceans is likely to accelerate significantly in the coming years. NOAA scientists have said that ocean acidity has increased 30 percent since the industrial revolution and they estimate by the end of this century the acidity of the oceans may increase 150 percent. They also project that current trends could result in a decrease in ocean pH to the lowest levels in 20 million years.
Sentiment
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0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
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Topics
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100
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Frank R. Lautenberg
Ocean acidification threatens our marine ecosystems and could result in significant social and economic costs. The rich biodiversity of marine organisms is an important contribution to the national economy providing food, tourism, and aesthetic benefits, but they are vulnerable to human activity. Ocean acidification threatens fish and all calcifying organisms including corals, scallops, clams, crabs, lobsters, and plankton.
Sentiment
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Very Negative
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Topics
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Frank R. Lautenberg
It is important to note the potential economic impacts of ocean acidification. Coastal and marine commercial fishing generates upwards of $30 billion per year and employs nearly 70,000 people. Many of these fisheries also rely upon healthy coral habitats. Increased ocean acidification reduces the ability of corals and shellfish to produce their skeletons. Globally, coral reefs are home to more than 4,000 kinds of fish, and generate $30 billion per year in fishing, tourism, and protection to coasts from storms. Scientists have estimated that, due to excess carbon dioxide in the oceans, corals may be unable to form their skeletons by mid-century, and could begin to dissolve by the end of this century. Destroying these ecosystems will have staggering environmental, social and economic consequences.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
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-1
Very Negative
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Very Positive
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Very Positive
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VADER
0.785
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Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Oceans
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Frank R. Lautenberg
In addition, ocean acidification directly threatens numerous commercially and recreationally important fish and shellfish species from coast to coast. Carbon dioxide-rich waters have been shown to decrease the body weight of Pacific salmon and increase the mortality rate of Alaskan blue king crab. Over 50 percent of our commercial catch in the United States is shellfish. In New Jersey, sea scallops and clams are some of the State's most valuable fisheries, valued at $121 million. These and other important shellfish species are threatened by growing acidification.
Sentiment
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Somewhat Negative
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Somewhat Negative
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Topics
Topic:
Environmental Issue > Natural Resources > Oceans
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Url:
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Frank R. Lautenberg
Research on the processes and consequences of ocean acidification is still in its infancy. The urgency of developing interagency collaboration to address this far-reaching environmental problem is widely recognized in the scientific community. In January, the Administration Ocean Research Priorities Plan, ORPP, identified ocean acidification as a research priority. Consistent with the ORPP, my legislation will establish a comprehensive research and monitoring program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA. This is critical for ocean management in the long-term because many questions on the effect of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide on ocean chemistry and marine life remain unanswered.
Sentiment
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Somewhat Negative
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Somewhat Negative
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Topics
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Frank R. Lautenberg
My legislation also establishes an interagency committee to develop a comprehensive ocean acidification research and monitoring plan designed to improve the understanding of the environmental and economic impacts of increased ocean acidification. The plan will identify priority research areas and strengthen relevant programs within our federal agencies. The plan will also address commercially and recreationally important species, as well as vulnerable ecosystems including coral reefs and coastal and polar oceans threatened by acidification.
Sentiment
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0
Neutral
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0
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Topics
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39
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37
Frank R. Lautenberg
The rise of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere has been measured continuously since 1958. Known as the "Keeling Curve", these measurements are a cornerstone of our understanding of man-made increases in carbon dioxide causing global warming and ocean acidification. It is vital that we establish a program for long-term global measurements of ocean pH to understand the processes and consequences of ocean acidification. A key component in our bill directs federal agencies to establish a long-term monitoring program of pH levels in the ocean utilizing existing global ocean observing assets.
Sentiment
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0
Neutral
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0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
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1
Very Positive
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Very Positive
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Frank R. Lautenberg
Congress has been hearing from our Nation experts on ocean acidification since 2004. Now is the time for national investment in a coordinated program of research and monitoring to improve understanding of ocean acidification, and strengthen the ability of marine resource managers to assess and prepare for the harmful impacts of ocean acidification on our marine resources.
Sentiment
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1
Very Positive
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Very Positive
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Very Positive
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SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
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Frank R. Lautenberg
I would like to thank Senator Cantwell for her cosponsorship and support on this important issue. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to ensure passage of this legislation so that we can fill this vital research need and protect our valuable marine resources.
Sentiment
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Very Positive
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1
Very Positive
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Very Positive
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Very Positive
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SMOG Index
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Frank R. Lautenberg
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
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0
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1
Very Positive
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Very Positive
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3
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4
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