Question:
S1: The stalemate , over less than 1 percent of the budget , is more about politics than policy .
S2: The stalemate involved less than 1 percent of the budget and had little to do with policy but everything to do with politics .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: In 1999 a California legislator proposed a law requiring driving tests for those over the age of 75 who sought to renew their licenses .
S2: In 1999 a California state senator proposed a law requiring motorists over the age of 75 to take driving tests to renew their licenses .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Founded in 1996 , the LendingTree exchange consists of more than 200 banks , lenders , and brokers .
S2: LendingTree matches borrowers via the Internet with more than 200 mortgage brokers , banks and other lenders .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: He is expected to ask banks for around 50m this week to keep the company afloat .
S2: He is expected to ask for a lifeline of around 50m to pay suppliers and keep the company afloat .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes