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-# Consul
-
 ![Logo of Consul]
 (https://raw.githubusercontent.com/consul/consul/master/public/consul_logo.png)
 
-Citizen Particition and Open Government Application
+# Consul
+
+Citizen Participation and Open Government Application
 
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