Q: The stalemate , over less than 1 percent of the budget , is more about politics than policy .

The stalemate involved less than 1 percent of the budget and had little to do with policy but everything to do with politics .

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A: yes
Q: After about three hours of negotiations , the gunman released the hostages after authorities delivered on his request for soft drinks .

After about three hours of negotiations , the gunman released the hostages when authorities delivered on his request for a six-pack of soda .

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A: yes
Q: And now it 's anything he wants to say , " Alesha Badgley , Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director , said this week .

And now it 's anything he wants to say , " confirmed Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center social director Alesha Badgley .

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A:
yes