Premise: Hawaii and Kansas are relatively small states and New York has implemented a special initiative.

Hypothesis: Relatively small states are Hawaii and Kansas according to the reporter.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: While less than the $1,000,000 sought by the governor, it is a start.

Hypothesis: The money is less than wanted but it's a start.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: yes

Premise: Gentlemen, more initiative, please.

Hypothesis: Gentlemen stop being innovative.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: no

Premise: Whenever the president makes a bad decision, his pocketbook will surely feel our pain.

Hypothesis: The president should be held to the fire so as far as we're able to impose scrutiny on him.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: it is not possible to tell