fix regression in netrc comment handling (closes #12009)
diff --git a/Misc/NEWS b/Misc/NEWS
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@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@
 
 *Release date: 2011-05-XX*
 
+Library
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+- Issue #12009: Fixed regression in netrc file comment handling.
+
 Extension Modules
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