Premise: um i i understand that it's being proposed as a requirement for uh young people to be

Hypothesis: I know the authorities are considering the proposal.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
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Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: The more I learn about the cost and inefficiencies of the current and future regulatory regime to which power generators will be subjected if we do not have new legislation, the more I am convinced that we can --and must -- develop a smarter approach that protects the environment and public health while reducing the cost to consumers and industry and optimizing the size of both the state and federal government machinery necessary to achieve that protection.

Hypothesis: We need to develop a smarter approach towards environment protection and public health while reducing costs.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: yes

Premise: uh i really am i mean i'm going i'm going to take the negative side just for a second just to do it

Hypothesis: I'm going to play devil's advocate for this.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
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Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Gordon thwarted him by slowing down so Earnhardt couldn't get enough distance to find an angle and shoot past him.

Hypothesis: Gordon sped up so Earnhardt couldn't find a way past him.
OPTIONS:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Answer: no