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Sentence 1: Schools that fail to meet state goals for three years in a row must offer tutoring in addition to transfers. Sentence 2: Schools that don't meet the testing goals for two years in a row must offer transfers. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Tampering with medicine has been so lucrative that many of those arrested lived in million-dollar homes. Sentence 2: Tampering with medicine apparently was so lucrative, investigators said, that many of the suspects lived in million-dollar homes. Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Mr Howard said he also had faith in the system under which Hicks could be tried. Sentence 2: Mr Howard also said yesterday that Hicks would be fairly treated, saying he had faith in the US justice system. Similarity score (0-5): 4.5
Sentence 1: Smugglers in a van chased down a pickup and SUV carrying other smugglers and illegal immigrants, said Pinal County Sheriff Roger Vanderpool. Sentence 2: People in a van opened fire on a pickup and SUV believed to be transporting illegal immigrants, said Pinal County Sheriff Roger Vanderpool. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: The trial, featuring 125 witnesses, could continue until the start of 2004. Sentence 2: The trial, which could last until early 2004, is expected to hear the first of 125 witnesses Friday. Similarity score (0-5): 4.5
Sentence 1: The computers were reportedly located in the U.S., Canada and South Korea. Sentence 2: The PCs are scattered across the United States, Canada and South Korea. Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: The vulnerability affects Windows NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition, XP and 2000, as well as Windows Server 2003. Sentence 2: Microsoft issued a patch for the vulnerability, which affects Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: The additional contribution brings total U.S. food aid to North Korea this year to 100,000 tonnes. Sentence 2: The donation of 60,000 tons brings the total of U.S. contributions for the year to 100,000. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: The European Union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998; the United States is now demanding that the EU end its ban. Sentence 2: The union banned the import of genetically modified food in 1998 after many consumers feared health risks. Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: He projected Vanderpool will be available within the next five years. Sentence 2: Products featuring Vanderpool will be released within five years, he said. Similarity score (0-5): 4.4
Sentence 1: Annika Sorenstam gets her first opportunity to test that objective this week at the McDonald's LPGA Championship. Sentence 2: The appetizer devoured, Annika Sorenstam moves on to the entree this week at the McDonald's LPGA Championship. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index .SPX gained 3 points, or 0.39 percent, at 924. Sentence 2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> rose 6 points, or 0.41 percent, to 1,498. Similarity score (0-5): 0.9
Sentence 1: Cisco has signed similar deals with AT&T Corp. T.N , SBC Communications Inc. SBC.N and Sprint Corp. FON.N . Sentence 2: Cisco has similar relationships with BellSouth competitors SBC Communications, AT&T and Sprint Communications. Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Harris and Klebold killed 12 students and a teacher before taking their own lives on April 20, 1999. Sentence 2: Harris and Klebold killed 12 students, a teacher and themselves at the school. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: "We condemn the Governing Council headed by the United States," Muqtada al Sadr said in a sermon at a mosque. Sentence 2: "We condemn and denounce the Governing Council, which is headed by the United States," Moqtada al-Sadr said. Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: In a statement distributed Friday, 28 Chechen non-governmental organizations said they would boycott the vote. Sentence 2: In a statement distributed today, 28 Chechen non-governmental organisations said they would boycott the vote and warned voters to expect fraud. Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: The state's population was 6,080,485 in 2000, according to the U.S. census. Sentence 2: Between 1960 and 2000, however, the state's population grew by 30.4 percent to 6,080,485. Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: July 18: Hurlbert files a single count of felony sexual assault against Bryant. Sentence 2: Bryant, 24, has been charged with felony sexual assault. Similarity score (0-5): 3.1
Sentence 1: St. Paul Chairman and Chief Executive Jay S. Fishman, 51, will be CEO of the combined company. Sentence 2: Jay Fishman, 51, chairman and chief executive of St Paul, will be chief executive of the combined company. Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: Instead, Weida decided that Meester's case on charges of rape, sodomy, indecent assault and providing alcohol to minors should proceed to a court-martial. Sentence 2: Douglas Meester, 20, is charged with rape, sodomy, indecent assault, and providing alcohol to minors. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: They made a similar discovery in Houston on another aircraft, Dallas-based Southwest said in a statement. Sentence 2: The airline said a similar discovery was made on the plane in Houston. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Rosenthal declined comment on the Garrett situation Tuesday but said in a statement: "We had a big contract negotiation. Sentence 2: The show's creator and executive producer, Phil Rosenthal, quipped in a statement: "We had a big contract negotiation. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: With the power back on, state workers headed back to their jobs Friday morning. Sentence 2: Pataki said if power was restored, state workers would be back on the job Friday morning. Similarity score (0-5): 2.6
Sentence 1: The Nasdaq fell about 1.3% for the month, snapping a seven-month winning streak. Sentence 2: The Nasdaq is down roughly 0.4 percent for the month, on track to snap a 7-month streak of gains. Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: The report was found Oct. 23, tucked inside an old three-ring binder not related to the investigation. Sentence 2: The report was found last week tucked inside a training manual that belonged to Hicks. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: On Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said it was temporarily closing its offices in Baghdad and Basra. Sentence 2: The International Committee of the Red Cross, fearful for the safety of its staff operating in Iraq, announced it was temporarily shutting its offices in Baghdad and Basra. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, of which Mr O Muireagáin was a member, welcomed his release. Sentence 2: The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign, of which he was a member, said he was researching a schools exchange project. Similarity score (0-5): 2.4
Sentence 1: Glover said the killer used a "peculiar slipknot" on the ligature he used to strangle some of the victims. Sentence 2: Glover said the killer used a ``peculiar slipknot,'' including a coaxial cable and an extension cord, to strangle some of the victims. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: She said Jane Doe's lawyers asked Verizon to withhold her name because she was planning on challenging the subpoena. Sentence 2: Jane Doe, deciding to fight the subpoena, asked Verizon to withhold her name. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: In September, a 27-year-old Singapore researcher contracted SARS while working in a laboratory. Sentence 2: In a case in August, a 27-year-old laboratory worker in Singapore developed SARS. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: A number below 50 suggests contraction in the manufacturing sector, while a number above that indicates expansion. Sentence 2: A reading above 50 suggests growth in the sector, while a number below that level indicates contraction. Similarity score (0-5): 4.8
Sentence 1: A lawsuit has been filed in an attempt to block the removal of the Ten Commandments monument from the building. Sentence 2: Supporters asked a federal court Monday to block the removal of a Ten Commandments monument from the Alabama Judicial Building. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Britz earned $3.77 million in salary, bonus and other compensation, and Kinney earned $3.76 million. Sentence 2: Johnston made $5.8 million in salary and bonus in 2001 as president, and as a part-time adviser earned $1 million in 2002. Similarity score (0-5): 1.4
Sentence 1: That truck was spotted in the Campbells Creek area, fitting that description, Morris said. Sentence 2: A black pickup truck was also seen in the Campbells Creek area, Morris said. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Chairman Michael Powell and FCC colleagues at the Wednesday hearing. Sentence 2: FCC chief Michael Powell presides over hearing Monday. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.3 per cent at 9,886.75, while the Nasdaq Composite index was 0.4 per cent higher at 1,986.97. Sentence 2: On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5 per cent at 9,905.8 and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.7 per cent at 1,995.1. Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: Tehran has made clear it will only sign the Additional Protocol introducing such inspections if a ban on the import of civilian Western nuclear technology is lifted. Sentence 2: Tehran has made it clear it will only sign the protocol if a ban on imports of peaceful Western nuclear technology is lifted. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Congress twice before passed similar restrictions only to see President Bill Clinton veto them. Sentence 2: Congress twice passed similar bills, but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times. Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: But I would rather be talking about high standards than low standards." Sentence 2: "I would rather be talking about positive numbers rather than negative. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: Under the program, U.S. officials work with foreign port authorities to identify, target and search high-risk cargo. Sentence 2: Under the program, US officials work with foreign port authorities to seek out high-risk cargo before it can reach the United States. Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: Niels told an interviewer in 1999 he thought the Old Man would outlive him by many years. Sentence 2: In 1999, two years before his death, Mr. Nielsen told an interviewer that he thought the rock face would outlive him by many years. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: One, Capt. Doug McDonald, remained hospitalized in critical condition on Thursday. Sentence 2: Her 20-year-old sister, Allyson, was severely burned and remained hospitalized in critical condition. Similarity score (0-5): 0.8
Sentence 1: On Wednesday, the total of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty worldwide stood at 154,603. Sentence 2: As of yesterday, the total number of National Guard and Reserve troops called to duty worldwide stood at 154,603. Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: During a period of nearly a decade, Telemarketing Associates raised more than $7 million. Sentence 2: Telemarketing Associates, hired by VietNow, raised $7.1 million from 1987 to 1995. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: The bodies of former Invercargill man Warren Campbell, 32, and climbing companion Jonathan Smith, 47, were recovered from below Mt D'Archiac late yesterday morning. Sentence 2: Warren David Campbell, 32, and climbing companion Jonathan Smith, 47, did not return as expected on Tuesday from climbing on Mt D'Archiac in the McKenzie District. Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Mr. Geoghan had been living in a protective custody unit since being transferred to the prison on April 3. Sentence 2: He had been in protective custody since being transferred to Souza-Baranowski in April, officials said. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: The 2000 Democratic platform supported "the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families in the life of the nation." Sentence 2: The Democrat's 2000 platform didn't explicitly support gay marriages but backed "the full inclusion of gay and lesbian families into the life of the nation." Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Its shares fell 71 cents, or 3.5 percent, in after-hours trading to $19.55. Sentence 2: The stock had risen 63 cents, or 3 percent, to close at $20.26 in regular-session Nasdaq trading. Similarity score (0-5): 1.2
Sentence 1: Hundreds of reporters and photographers swamped the courthouse grounds before the hearing, which was carried live on national cable networks. Sentence 2: Hundreds of reporters and photographers swamped the town and the short hearing involving the five-time All-Star was carried live on national cable networks. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: AMD's chip sales jumped 7 percent year-on-year to $402 million. Sentence 2: Second-quarter sales grew 7 percent, to $645 million from $600 million in 2002. Similarity score (0-5): 2.2
Sentence 1: Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration, worshippers said. Sentence 2: Congregants of Turner Monumental AME Church said Shelia Chaney Wilson, 43, was agitated when she came to the church, in the Kirkwood neighborhood on the city's east side. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: He was the Ace of Diamonds in a pack of cards depicting Iraqi fugitives that has been issued to U.S. troops. Sentence 2: He was the ace of diamonds in a U.S. deck of cards showing pictures of most-wanted Iraqi leaders. Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Miodrag Zivkovic, of the Liberal Alliance of Montenegro, won 31 percent of the vote, while the independent Dragan Hajdukovic got 4 percent. Sentence 2: A pro-independence radical, Miodrag Zivkovic, of the Liberal Alliance, came in second with 31 percent of the vote. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: So far, Georgia has been returned all but $70,000 of the money it wired. Sentence 2: Georgia has received all but $70,000 of its money back with the help of the FBI. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: The island nation reported 65 new cases on May 22, a one day record, and 55 new cases on May 23, making Taiwan's epidemic the fastest-growing in the world. Sentence 2: Taiwan reported 65 new cases on May 22, a one-day record, and 55 new cases on May 23, making its epidemic the world's fastest-growing. Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat. Sentence 2: Sammy Sosa was suspended for eight games by major league baseball Friday for using a corked bat, and he immediately appealed the decision. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Half of the women were given a daily dose of the drug and half took a placebo. Sentence 2: Half the women received a daily tablet of the combination oestrogen plus progestin while the rest were given a placebo. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: When police removed the four from the home, they weighed 136 pounds combined. Sentence 2: Each boy weighed less than 50 pounds when they were removed from the home Oct. 10. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: While the Ibrahims had one separation operation, Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three for the Aguirres, with several weeks between each. Sentence 2: Instead of one long operation to separate the twins, Goodrich and Dr. David Staffenberg plan about three, with several weeks between each. Similarity score (0-5): 3.6
Sentence 1: The company has expanded into providing other services for buyers, including payment services. Sentence 2: The company has expanded those basic services, offering payment and even financing. Similarity score (0-5): 4.2
Sentence 1: The blasts killed two people and injured more than 150 others. Sentence 2: The Atlanta Olympic Games attack killed one woman and injured more than 100 other people. Similarity score (0-5): 1.8
Sentence 1: In 2001, President Bush named Kathy Gregg to the Student Loan Marketing Association board of directors. Sentence 2: In 2001, President Bush named her to the Student Loan Marketing Association, the largest U.S. lender for students. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: The Boston Archdiocese has faced waves of scandal that have not only angered victims' advocates but parishioners and some priests. Sentence 2: The waves of scandal angered not only victims' advocates but parishioners and some priests, to the point that Law could no longer run the archdiocese. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: A federal magistrate in Fort Lauderdale ordered him held without bail. Sentence 2: Zuccarini was ordered held without bail Wednesday by a federal judge in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: The department's position threatens to alienate social conservatives, who have provided strong political support for Mr. Ashcroft and President Bush. Sentence 2: The department's stance disappointed some abortion opponents, and it threatens to alienate social conservatives who have provided strong political support for Ashcroft and President Bush. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: South Africa has the world's highest caseload with 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS. Sentence 2: With 4.7 million people infected with HIV or AIDS, South Africa has the world's highest AIDS caseload. Similarity score (0-5): 5.0
Sentence 1: In that position, Elias will report to Joe Tucci, president and CEO of EMC. Sentence 2: As executive vice president of new ventures, Elias will report to Joe Tucci, EMC's president and chief executive. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: The new Army Commander is the Masaka Armoured Brigade commanding officer, Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima who is now promoted to major general. Sentence 2: PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has promoted Brigadier Aronda Nyakairima to Major General and named him Army Commander. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Mailblocks was founded five years after WebTV was acquired by Microsoft for $425 million. Sentence 2: WebTV was sold to Microsoft in 1997 for $425 million and today is called MSN TV. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority was given two weeks to restore the $1.50 fare and the old commuter railroad rates, York declared. Sentence 2: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which plans to appeal, was given until May 28 to restore the old subway and bus fare and the old commuter railroad rates. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: "Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President George W Bush." Sentence 2: "Today, we are trying to convey this problem to Russian President Vladimir Putin (news - web sites) and President Bush (news - web sites)." Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near the village of McGrath. Sentence 2: The state wants to kill the wolves in approximately a 1,700-square-mile area near McGrath to establish a moose nursery of sorts. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: Peterson told police he fished alone in San Francisco Bay on Christmas Eve, returning to an empty house. Sentence 2: Peterson told police he left his wife at about 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 24 to fish alone in San Francisco Bay. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: The Fed's Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June, a record high, from 10.6 in May. Sentence 2: Prices had pulled back from offshore highs when the Empire State survey far exceeded expectations by jumping to 26.8 in June, a record high, from 10.6 in May. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Det Chief Insp Norman McKinlay said there was "evidence a body or bodies have been in this area". Sentence 2: Detective Chief Inspector Norman McKinlay, leading the investigation, said: "There is evidence a body or bodies have been in this area. Similarity score (0-5): 4.5
Sentence 1: Board Chancellor Robert Bennett declined to comment on personnel matters Tuesday, as did Mills. Sentence 2: Mr. Mills declined to comment yesterday, saying that he never discussed personnel matters. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: General Jeffrey said he would donate his military pension to charity for the period he was in office at Yarralumla. Sentence 2: Maj-Gen Jeffery said he would give his military pension to charity while he served at Yarralumla. Similarity score (0-5): 4.7
Sentence 1: Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella, bench coach John McLaren and right fielder Aubrey Huff were ejected for arguing after Huff was called out on strikes to end the ninth. Sentence 2: Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella, bench coach John McLaren and Huff all were ejected in the middle of the ninth. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: The venture owns five oil refineries and more than 2,100 filling stations in Russia and Ukraine. Sentence 2: TNK-BP has six oil producing units, five refineries and 2,100 filling stations. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: Other changes in the plan refine his original vision, Libeskind said. Sentence 2: Many of the changes are improvements to the original plan, Libeskind said. Similarity score (0-5): 4.6
Sentence 1: Rep. Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., criticized the FDA's efforts in Florida. Sentence 2: Peter Deutsch, D-Fla., said he wanted to congratulate the FDA. Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: There are now 37 active probable cases in the GTA, compared with 70 cases on June 6. Sentence 2: And, globally, the number of active probable cases has declined to 573. Similarity score (0-5): 1.5
Sentence 1: SARS has killed 296 people on China's mainland and infected more than 5,200. Sentence 2: Throughout China's mainland, the disease has killed 300 people and infected more than 5,270. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: The redesigned Finder also features search, coloured labels for customized organization of documents and projects and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac, Windows and UNIX file servers. Sentence 2: It also supports coloured labels to better organise documents, and dynamic browsing of the network for Mac, Windows and Unix file servers. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: The lawyer representing Torch Concepts, Rich Marsden did not respond to repeated phone calls. Sentence 2: Officials with Torch and JetBlue did not respond to repeated phone calls from the Mercury News seeking comment. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8
Sentence 1: He was voluntarily castrated in 2001, an operation he contends removed his ability to become sexually aroused. Sentence 2: DeVries, who was voluntarily castrated in August 2001, has said the surgery took away his ability to become sexually aroused. Similarity score (0-5): 4.5
Sentence 1: The S&P/TSX composite rose 87.74 points on the week, while the TSX Venture Exchange composite gained 44.49 points. Sentence 2: On the week, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 11.56 points, while the Nasdaq Stock Market gained 39.42 points. Similarity score (0-5): 1.0
Sentence 1: In turn SuSE will license Java 2 Standard Edition while also formalising an existing agreement to distribute Sun's Java Virtual Machine for running Java applications. Sentence 2: Nuremberg, Germany-based SuSE will license Sun's Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) and ship Sun's Java Virtual Machine across its Linux software line. Similarity score (0-5): 3.8
Sentence 1: Long lines formed outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines Sunday as Israelis prepared to weather a strike that threatened to paralyze the country. Sentence 2: Long lines formed Sunday outside gas stations and people rushed to get money from cash machines as Israelis braced for the strike's effects. Similarity score (0-5): 4.5
Sentence 1: The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index fell 3.99, or 0.2 percent, to 1,682.72, following a two-day win of 55.93. Sentence 2: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC eased 8.52 points, or 0.51 percent, to 1,670.21. Similarity score (0-5): 1.5
Sentence 1: We don't know if any will be SARS," said Dr. James Young, Ontario's commissioner of public safety. Sentence 2: "We're being hyper-vigilant," said Dr. James Young, Ontario's commissioner of public safety. Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Sales for the quarter beat expectations, rising 37 percent year-on-year to 1.76 billion euros. Sentence 2: Sales rose 37 per cent year-on-year to 1.76bn, beating expectations. Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: The company said it would issue revised guidance for the full fiscal year next month when it releases its Q2 results. Sentence 2: The company said it would renew its guidance for 2003 when it announces its second quarter results in mid-July. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: "We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line, but this is an experiment worth introducing," said David Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager. Sentence 2: "We haven't decided whether to use an unbroken or dotted white line," said Dave Richardson, the ICC's cricket manager. Similarity score (0-5): 4.0
Sentence 1: Shinseki retires Wednesday after a 38-year career that included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia. Sentence 2: Shinseki's career included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia. Similarity score (0-5): 3.0
Sentence 1: The department also sent water and soil samples to the state health laboratory. Sentence 2: Water samples are being sent to the state health department for analysis. Similarity score (0-5): 3.2
Sentence 1: "But that does not clear them of the obligation to do everything possible to protect civilians, and that is not what we're seeing." Sentence 2: "But that does not clear them of the responsibility to do everything possible to minimize civilian harm." Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Ross Garber, Rowland's lawyer, said Tuesday he would attend the meeting and would ask to speak on the issue. Sentence 2: Ross Garber, Rowland's legal counsel, said the governor would have no comment on the condo deal. Similarity score (0-5): 2.0
Sentence 1: Previously he had seen the grinning mechanic from east Java only on television. Sentence 2: Mr Hughes had seen Amrozi's face on television, the infamous images of the grinning mechanic from east Java. Similarity score (0-5): 3.4
Sentence 1: Two years later, the insurance coverage would begin. Sentence 2: Under the agreement, Medicare coverage for drug benefits would begin in 2006. Similarity score (0-5): 2.8