Q: The American military 's task is to provide the security in the meantime .

The U.S. military 's task , in this period , is to provide security .

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A: yes
Q: UAL attorney James Sprayregen told a court hearing yesterday that it would submit a fresh business plan , but gave no indication of when .

UAL bankruptcy attorney James Sprayregen said at a court hearing the company will submit an updated business plan to the Air Transportation Stabilization Board , but gave no timeframe .

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A: yes
Q: As part of the changes , Microsoft will also tie stock awards for its top 600 or so executives to the growth and " satisfaction " in its customer base .

Microsoft also said it will tie stock awards for 600 or so executives to the growth and " satisfaction " in its customer base .

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A:
yes