Problem: Wwo sentences:
Thomas and Tauzin say , as do many doctors , that the Bush administration has the power to correct some of those flaws .
Like many doctors , Mr. Thomas and Mr. Tauzin say the Bush administration has the power to correct some of those flaws .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
" Arifin has disclosed to the I.S.D. that he is involved with a group of like-minded individuals in planning terrorist attacks against certain targets in Thailand , " the statement said .
" Arifin has disclosed . . . that he is involved with a group of like-minded individuals in planning terrorist attacks against certain targets in Thailand .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
He beat testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs and brain .
Armstrong , 31 , battled testicular cancer that spread to his brain .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
" We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight over a Supreme Court appointment .
" We believe that it is not necessary to have a divisive confirmation fight , " Daschle of South Dakota wrote the Republican president .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes