Q: Yesterday 's ruling is a great first step toward better coverage for poor Maine residents , he said , but there is more to be done .

He said the court 's ruling was a great first step toward better coverage for poor Maine residents , but that there was more to be done .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: The company also became synonymous with ethical business practices .

Levi became known for ethical business practices .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A: yes
Q: She appeared in federal court there Monday and was expected to be transferred to Houston in two weeks .

Holloway surrendered in Cleveland on Friday and was expected to be transferred to Houston in two weeks .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
A:
no