diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3add7f39..7cfd4574 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,10 +2,6 @@
 
 Work in Progress
 
-## Tulane Dev Integration Branch
-
-Sawt is a tool designed to bridge the communication gap between New Orleanians and their city council representatives.
-
 ## Prerequisites
 
 - Install [DVC](https://dvc.org/doc/install)
diff --git a/packages/googlecloud/functions/getanswer/process_public_queries.py b/packages/googlecloud/functions/getanswer/process_public_queries.py
index 32f080fc..9f2fcc9d 100644
--- a/packages/googlecloud/functions/getanswer/process_public_queries.py
+++ b/packages/googlecloud/functions/getanswer/process_public_queries.py
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ def make_api_call(title, k_inp):
     response = requests.post(f"{api_endpoint}", json=payload)
     rdict = json.loads(response.text)
     card_type_out = rdict["card_type"]
-    citations_out = rdict["citations"]
-    responses_out = rdict["responses"]
+    citations_out = json.dumps(eval(str(rdict["citations"])))
+    responses_out = json.dumps(eval(str(rdict["responses"])))
     return card_type_out, citations_out, responses_out, k_inp
 
 # Open CSV file in append mode