Problem: Wwo sentences:
Sales - a figure watched closely as a barometer of its health - rose 5 percent instead of falling as many industry experts had predicted .
It also disclosed that sales -- a figure closely watched by analysts as a barometer of its health -- were significantly higher than industry experts expected .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The report that cost Mr Forlong his career at Sky News was screened on 29 March .
The television report that cost Forlong his career at Sky News and his wife a husband was aired on March 29 .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
In the total external disk storage system market , revenue increased 1.5 percent year over year in the third quarter , to $ 3.2 billion .
In the total external disk storage system market , McArthur said revenue increased 1.5 percent year-over-year in Q3 to $ 3.2 billion .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
He said the issue of disclosing classified information about a C.I.A. officer was " a very serious matter " that should be " pursued to the fullest extent " by the Justice Department .
The White House said that leaking classified information was a serious matter that should be " pursued to the fullest extent " by the Justice Department .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes