Problem: (1) For example , the National Municipal League ( originally the National Civic League ) promotes an effective management of the local government .
(2) For example , the National Municipal League ( originally the National Civic League ) promotes effective local government management .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) On November 28 , 1917 , Lloyd took over the command of the 6th Field Artillery - Brigade and on 7 February 1918 the 12th Field - Artillerie - Brigade .
(2) Lloyd took over command of the 6th Field Artillery Brigade on 28 November 1917 and then the 12th Field Artillery Brigade on 7 February 1918 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) In 1918 , the administrative representation of the parliamentary county of Dublin was raised from two to four divisions .
(2) In 1918 the parliamentary representation of the administrative county of Dublin was increased from two divisions to four .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Portrayed by Soichiro Akizuki , Kantaro Suga is .
(2) Kantaro Suga is portrayed by Soichiro Akizuki .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes