Problem: Jim Tracy became the latest to be shown the door in Paul DePodesta's restructuring of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Jim Tracy was fired by Paul DePodesta.

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Answer: yes

Problem: Foreign Ministers of the 16 NATO member countries met early this morning with their Russian counterpart, Yevgeny Primakov, in Berlin in a bid to improve NATO-Russia relations.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The NATO has 16 members.

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Answer: yes

Problem: In August, Gates' foundation gave Yunus' Grameen Foundation 1.5 million for a program to extend its microfinance programs to 5 million more of the world's poorest families. Three years ago, tech entrepreneur Craig McCaw provided 2 million to start up the Grameen Technology Center, which is using microcredit to finance cheap mobile service for people in Uganda and Rwanda.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Gates' foundation extends its microfinance programs to 5 million more of the world's poorest families.

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Answer: no

Problem: U.S. consumer spending dived in June.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The cost of the consumer of the United States fell in June.

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no