Problem: Wwo sentences:
The FCC said existing televisions , VCRs , DVD players and related equipment would remain fully functional under the new broadcast flag system .
It also required that existing televisions , VCRs , DVD players and related equipment will remain fully functional under the new broadcast flag system .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
" Ex-Im board members displayed courage and environmental leadership in the face of considerable pressure , " Jon Sohn of Friends of the Earth said after the panel 's vote .
" Two Ex-Im board members displayed courage and environmental leadership in the face of considerable pressure , " said Jon Sohn , international campaigner for Friends of the Earth .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she would spend the weekend considering the possibility of further legal action .
Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she is considering the possibility of further legal action but declined to elaborate .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Unemployment across the state fell a half of a percentage point last month to 6.1 percent from August 's mark of 6.6 percent .
The unemployment rate in San Joaquin County dipped last month to 8.5 percent , down nearly a full percentage point from August .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
no