Premise: so they're paying the phone bill yeah there must be Texas people as near as i can tell no okay i'm from the other coast all right bye bye

Hypothesis: I am originally from the east coast.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Many economists agree that spending both on education and on general research and development (R and D) enhances future economic capacity and, conceptually, should be considered investment.

Hypothesis: Economists agree that education and research spending is an investment.
Answer: yes

Premise: they weigh about ten pounds

Hypothesis: They are weighed at ten pounds.
Answer: yes

Premise: Ellen 's coming out is hailed as the year's highlight, a seminal moment in television history (Howard Rosenberg, the Los Angeles Times ). Critics say the sitcom was witless and pointless until it focused on its main character's sexuality; [e]ver since ...

Hypothesis: Ellen's coming out was important to the history of television.
Answer: yes