Problem: Wwo sentences:
But it said that the Danish ban had been effective in reducing the spread among food animals .
But , in a 58-page report , WHO said the Danish ban had been effective in reducing the spread among food animals .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The compensation committee will prohibit securities industry directors from sitting on it .
The exchange also said its five-person compensation committee will consist only of directors from outside the securities industry .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
In the present case , Mr. Day said he hoped there would be another mediated out-of-court settlement , and he estimated that it could approach $ 30 million .
In the present case , too , Mr. Day said he hoped there would be an out-of-court settlement , which he estimated could approach $ 30 million .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
It 's also a strategic win for Overture , given that Knight Ridder had the option of signing on Google 's services .
It 's also a strategic win for Overture , given that Knight Ridder had been using Google 's advertising services .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
no