Here are two sentences:

His opinion contradicts one issued in 1992 by then-Attorney General Bob Stephan .

Kline 's legal opinion differs from the interpretation issued by former Attorney General Bob Stephan in 1992 .

yes

Here are two sentences:

In July , EMC agreed to acquire Legato Systems ( Nasdaq : LGTO ) for about $ 1.2 billion .

In July , the Hopkinton , Mass . , company agreed to buy Legato Systems of Mountain View for $ 1.3 billion .

yes

Here are two sentences:

It is a national concern that will touch virtually every American , " Abraham said .

The impact of natural-gas shortages " will touch virtually every American , " Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham warned yesterday .
yes