Q: The department also sent water and soil samples to the state health laboratory .

Water samples are being sent to the state health department for analysis .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: A senior law enforcement official , discussing the case on grounds of anonymity , identified the suspect as Ahmed Mehalba .

The official , describing the apprehension at Boston 's Logan International Airport , identified the suspect as Ahmed Mehalba .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: no
Q: Lloyds TSB confirmed on Tuesday it was " considering its options " over the sale of its National Bank of New Zealand subsidiary .

Lloyds TSB yesterday confirmed that it had received bids for its National Bank of New Zealand operation .

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A:
yes