Create a program that reads the contents of a names text file into a list. Ask the user to enter a first name to search for.  The program should search the list and display a message that says if the name was found or not.  Write out a sorted list of the names to a file named "sorted_names.txt". Attached is a sample names file.  Have the program repeat until the user enters a blank name to search for.

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A) Create a program that reads the contents of a names text file into a list. Ask the user to enter a first name to search for.  The program should search the list and display a message that says if the name was found or not.  Write out a sorted list of the names to a file named "sorted_names.txt". Attached is a sample names file.  Have the program repeat until the user enters a blank name to search for.

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