QUES: Solomon 5.5 is available initially in the United States and Canada , for a starting price of about $ 12,700 .

Solomon 5.5 is now available in the U.S. and Canada through Microsoft Business Solutions resellers .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: no

QUES: " We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attacks , " said Barbara Comstock , Ashcroft 's press secretary .

" We make no apologies for finding every legal way possible to protect the American public from further terrorist attack , " said Barbara Comstock , Justice Department spokeswoman .

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

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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yes