Here are two sentences:

The key vote Thursday came on the dividend tax provision offered by Sen. Don Nickles , R-Oklahoma .

The key vote Thursday was on a provision that temporarily eliminates the dividend tax .

no

Here are two sentences:

Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's first quarter , although it might explain the drop and quick recovery in sales this quarter .

Roberts said he didn 't think excess inventory showed up in Avery 's March quarter , although it could explain the drop and quick recovery in sales during the current quarter .

yes

Here are two sentences:

Authorities appealed to the public Friday to come forward and provide what could be the key to solving the sniper-style shootings that have killed three people outside area convenience stores .

Authorities looked to the public yesterday for help in solving the deadly sniper-style shootings of three people outside Charleston-area convenience stores .
yes