Question:
S1: " It 's unfortunate that Senator Clinton would seek to politicize such a qualified nominee as Governor Leavitt , " said Taylor Gross , a White House spokesman .
S2: " It is unfortunate that Senator Clinton would seek to politicize such a qualified nominee as Governor Leavitt .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Data showed Italian business confidence slipped to its lowest level in 16 months in May , aiding rate cut expectations .
S2: On Tuesday , figures also showed Italian business confidence slipped again in May to its lowest level in 16 months , doing nothing to discourage rate cut expectations .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: He had served nine years in prison for the crime -- two on death row -- when he was released .
S2: He had served nine years in prison , including two on death row , when he was released by a judge and pardoned by the governor .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no

Question:
S1: Analysts had expected 53 cents a share , according to research firm Thomson First Call .
S2: Home Depot is expected to report earnings per share of 46 cents for the third quarter , according to Thomson First Call .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
no