QUES: Genetic studies of ethnic groups raise concerns because of fears that they could be used or distorted to justify discrimination against a group or to promote stereotypes .

Geneticists cite fears that ethnic-based research would be used or distorted to justify discrimination against a group or to promote racial stereotypes .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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QUES: It recommended that consideration be given to making the job of CIA director a career post instead of a political appointment .

It suggests that Congress consider making the CIA director a professional position , rather than a political appointment .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

QUES: Mel Gibson 's passion-stirring Biblical epic " The Passion of Christ " will open in the United States on Feb. 25 - Ash Wednesday on the Roman Catholic calendar .

Mel Gibson is negotiating with Newmarket Films to distribute his embattled Biblical epic " The Passion of Christ " in the United States .

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no