Problem: Wwo sentences:
Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research expected earnings of 13 cents a share on revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average .
Analysts currently expect earnings of 13 cents a share and revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average , according to a survey by Reuters Research .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Mr Koizumi rebuked Mr Konoike , saying his remarks were " inappropriate " .
Koizumi told reporters at his office that Konoike 's remarks were " inappropriate . "
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Tony Blair has taken a hardline stance arguing nothing should be done to lessen the pressure on Mugabe at the gathering in the capital Abuja .
The Prime Minister has taken a hardline stance arguing nothing should be done to lessen the pressure on Mugabe .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
An amendment by Rep. Ellen Tauscher of California to create a special committee to investigate Iraq intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds .
Her proposal to create a special committee to investigate Iraq intelligence failures was rejected on procedural grounds .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes