Premise: Population growth and a corresponding increase in crime are primarily responsible for the dwindling number of local candidates, but interest is also waning, Smylie Brown said.

Hypothesis: The primary responsibilities for dwindling number of local candidates are population growth and an increase in crime.
Answer: yes

Premise: Among the elegant, spotless timbered houses of the 16th-century Place du March??, note the fine Halle aux Bl??s (Corn Market) and H??tel de Ville, as well as the handsome Renaissance Puits aux Six Seaux (Six Pails Well) situated between the town hall and the parish church.

Hypothesis: There are three churches in the town.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: A short video presentation in the old garage gives a fascinating background to the man and his prodigious talent.

Hypothesis: There is no short video presentation.
Answer: no

Premise: In the Smith/Voinovich/Brownback analysis, when we analyzed SO2 and NOx reduction levels similar to S. 556, mercury reduction levels more modest than S. 556 and no CO2 reductions, we did not find significant impacts on coal production or electricity prices.

Hypothesis: In the Smith/Voinovich/Brownback analysis, when analyzing SO2 and NOx reduction levels, mercury levels were more modest than S 556 and no CO2 reductions.
Answer: yes