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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The United States wants the measure passed by June 3 , when the oil-for-food program needs to be renewed .
The Bush administration wants the measure approved by June 3 , when the existing oil-for-food program is up for renewal .

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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The Sars illness , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan , and economic uncertainty in Europe and the US have depressed air travel .
The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome , wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and economic uncertainty in Europe and America have depressed air travel .

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yes

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Platinum prices soared to 23-year highs earlier this year after President Bush ( news - web sites ) proposed investing $ 1.2 billion for research on fuel cell-powered vehicles .
Platinum prices soared to 23-year highs earlier this year after U.S. President George W. Bush proposed investing $ 1.2 billion for research on fuel cell-powered vehicles .

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yes

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The caretaker , identified by church officials as Jorge Manzon , was believed to be among the nine missing - some of them children .
The caretaker , identified by church officials as Jorge Monzon , was believed to be among the missing , who are presumed dead .

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no