Question:
S1: He proposed a system under which it would take fewer and fewer votes to overcome a filibuster .
S2: Frist proposed a process in which it would take gradually fewer votes to overcome filibusters preventing final votes on judicial confirmations .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Local police authorities are treating the explosion as a criminal matter and nothing has been ruled out .
S2: Acting New Haven Police Chief Francisco Ortiz said police were treating the explosion as a criminal matter .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: In March , Rowland 's former deputy chief of staff pleaded guilty to accepting gold and cash in return for steering state contracts .
S2: Lawrence E. Alibozek , his former deputy chief of staff , pleaded guilty to accepting cash and gold coins in exchange for influencing state contracts .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: In a statement , the company said both bids would allow Vivendi to " maintain a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation with excellent growth potential . "
S2: It also added that both proposals would allow Vivendi Uni to maintain " a substantial minority interest in a U.S. media corporation with excellent growth potential . "
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes