Message 201080 - Python tracker

I'm tracking the SHA-3 progress closely. I'm prepared to pull the plug if there is any doubt about the final version of SHA-3 before beta 2 is released on Jan 5th.

Larry:
I have marked this new feature as release blocker because I may have to remove it and reschedule its addition for 3.5. I'd like to remove it after you have branched off the 3.4 branch.