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The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity. Average 100 / 100
Signal
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Claims · 4
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 64 words I include in the Record a coalition letter from 10 veterans service organizations; 1 a resolution from The American Legion Department of Texas; 2 a statement from The American Legion, Trujillo-Sheets Post 28, in Durango, Colorado; 3 and emails from Minnesota Blue Earth Post 89 of The American Legion and American Legion Post 58 in Belleville, Illinois, all in opposition to this bill. ____ From: 4 Paul Kafka
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Signal · 100
Nothing lost points on Signal.
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Relevance · 100
Nothing lost points on Relevance.
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.
Respect · no score
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Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
Clarity · 100
Nothing lost points on Clarity.
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Claims · 4
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “a coalition letter from 10 veterans service organizations” Mark Takano included in the Congressional Record a coalition letter from 10 veterans service organizations opposing the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. search 2 “a resolution from The American Legion Department of Texas” Mark Takano included in the Record a resolution from The American Legion Department of Texas opposing the bill. search 3 “a statement from The American Legion, Trujillo-Sheets Post 28, in Durango, Colorado” Mark Takano included in the Record a statement from The American Legion Trujillo-Sheets Post 28 in Durango, Colorado opposing the bill. search 4 “emails from Minnesota Blue Earth Post 89 of The American Legion and American Legion Post 58 in Belleville, Illinois” Mark Takano included in the Record emails from The American Legion’s Minnesota Blue Earth Post 89 and American Legion Post 58 in Belleville, Illinois, both opposing the bill. search
