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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
The new rules will allow a single company to own TV stations that reach 45 percent of U.S. households instead of the old 35 percent .
The changed national ownership limit allows a company to own TV stations reaching 45 percent of U.S. households instead of 35 percent .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
" This moves us a lot closer to saying that the foam can do this kind of damage , " said Hubbard , a member of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board .
" I think this moves us a lot closer toward saying that foam can do this kind of damage , " Hubbard said .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Missouri Gov. Bob Holden asked the White House to declare a federal disaster in 39 counties .
Gov. Bob Holden asked Bush to declare 39 Missouri counties disaster areas .
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yes

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Do these sentences have the same meaning?
Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat .
Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat , and he immediately appealed the decision .
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no