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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning and Clarity. Average 93 / 100
Signal
73 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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Reasoning
100 / 100
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Respect
–
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Clarity
100 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Procedure 15% Claims 66% Positioning 11% The ask 7%
Structure · 9 steps
Claims · 0
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 8 words I yield myself the balance of my time. Procedure Mr. Speaker, Claims · 37 words this simple, bipartisan bill protects taxpayers. It does so without weakening the FECA program. It simply targets truly bad actors, corrupt physicians, pharmacists, and other providers who exploit injured Federal workers and rip off the FECA program. Positioning · 12 words This is an example of the kind of reform that makes sense. Positioning Claims · 36 words We are not saving money by turning our backs on the people who need these benefits. Instead, we are focusing the attention where it ought to be, on the providers who profit off workers’ pain unlawfully. Mr. Speaker, The ask · 8 words I urge my colleagues to support this bill, Procedure · 9 words and I yield back the balance of my time. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Procedure ×2 Positioning Reasons given This statement drew 4 conclusions and gave a reason for each one.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 73
3 of 3 deductions are 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I yield myself the balance of my time.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “This is an example of the kind of reform that makes sense.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “and I yield back the balance of my time.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 of 3 deductions are 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.
Nothing lost points.
Reasoning · 100
0 of 3 deductions are Reasoning
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Nothing lost points.
Conclusions found · 4
Conclusion “this simple, bipartisan bill protects taxpayers.”
Because “It does so without weakening the FECA program.”
“and other providers who exploit injured Federal workers and rip off the FECA program.”
Conclusion “This is an example of the kind of reform that makes sense.”
Because “It does so without weakening the FECA program.”
“and other providers who exploit injured Federal workers and rip off the FECA program.”
Conclusion “Instead, we are focusing the attention where it ought to be, on the providers who profit off workers’ pain unlawfully.”
Because “It simply targets truly bad actors, corrupt physicians, pharmacists,”
“and other providers who exploit injured Federal workers and rip off the FECA program.”
Conclusion “I urge my colleagues to support this bill,”
Because “this simple, bipartisan bill protects taxpayers.”
“It does so without weakening the FECA program.”
“and other providers who exploit injured Federal workers and rip off the FECA program.”
Respect · no score
Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.
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
0 of 3 deductions are Clarity
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 0
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
No checkable claims.
