Problem: Here is a premise:
Fiscal policy choices about the allocation of government spending between consumption and investment are influenced in part by the federal budget process.

Here is a hypothesis:
The federal budget process has no effect on how government funds are allocated.

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- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Answer: no

Problem: Here is a premise:
In the preambles to the proposed and final rules, HUD states without elaboration2 that by approving [the rule the Secretary] certifies that [it] does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, other than those impacts specifically required to be applied universally by the RESPA statute.

Here is a hypothesis:
With HUD's statement, the rules are now fully approved and can go into effect immediately.

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- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Problem: Here is a premise:
'What about doing it in person?' I protested.

Here is a hypothesis:
I was upset and would rather do it in person.

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- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Problem: Here is a premise:
During fiscal year 1999, GAO made substantial contributions to help the Congress and the executive branch agencies improve government programs and services.

Here is a hypothesis:
GAO made contributions to make Congress more efficient with how they handle paperwork.

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- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no

Answer:
it is not possible to tell