Problem: (1) The Eastern Province comprises the former provinces of Kibungo and Umutara , most of Kigali Rural , and part of Byumba .
(2) The eastern province includes the former provinces Kibungo and Umutara , most of Kigali Rural , and part of Byumba .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) On 26 February 1976 , the Royal Thai Government officially handed over Korat to the USAF .
(2) The Royal Thai Government officially turned Korat over to the USAF on 26 February 1976 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Lydia Lawhead had at least one sibling , a sister , Mrs. Armstrong .
(2) Lydia Lawhead had at least one sibling , one sister , Mrs. Armstrong .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Edward Brooke defeated Elliot Richardson in the Republican Primary .
(2) Edward Brooke defeated Elliot Richardson in the Republican Primary School .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes