Question:
S1: But when no justice announced a retirement when the court 's term ended in June , it was seen as making those efforts moot .
S2: But when neither Justice O 'Connor nor any other justice announced a retirement when the court 's term ended in June , it was widely seen as making those campaigns moot .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: State unemployment last month stood at 6.4 percent , down from a revised 6.7 percent in August .
S2: The statewide unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent , down from a revised 6.7 percent in August .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: Three Southern politicians who risked their political careers by fighting against bigotry and intolerance were honored Monday with John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Awards for 2003 .
S2: Three Southern politicians who ''stood up to ancient hatreds ' ' were honored Monday with Profile in Courage Awards from the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes

Question:
S1: The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents filed last week with the judge and made available by the court yesterday .
S2: The fight over online music sales was disclosed in documents made available Monday by the court .
Are S1 and S2 the same?
Answer:
yes