Q: The 39-year-old Luster initially gave police a false name , but later revealed his true identity .

Barrera said Luster gave police a false name immediately after his arrest Wednesday but later revealed his true identity .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: Though that slower spending made 2003 look better , many of the expenditures actually will occur in 2004 .

Though that slower spending made 2003 look better , many of the expenditures will actually occur in 2004 , making that year 's shortfall worse .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: no
Q: The ECB has cut interest rates six times over that period , from 4.75 percent in October 2000 to 2.5 percent .

The ECB has cut rates from 4.75 percent in October 2000 to 2.5 percent in that period .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A:
no