Premise: I am a very bad friend.

Hypothesis: I'm always there for everyone I know.
Answer: no

Premise: The net effect on the U.S.

Hypothesis: The U.S. was effected.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: If our hypothetical couple were in the highest income tax bracket and their contributions represented all new saving, their $4,000 deduction would cost the government $1,584 and add $2,416 to national saving.

Hypothesis: If our hypothetical couple were in the highest income tax bracket and their contributions represented all new saving, their $4,000 deduction would cost the government $66,584
Answer: no

Premise: The MCI Web site claims six 500-footers in 1997, five by McGwire and one by Colorado Rockies star Andres Galarraga, hit in Miami.

Hypothesis: The MCI Web site claims six 500 footers, five for McGwire, and one for Andres Galarraga.
Answer: yes