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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def is_effective(self):
 """Tests if the current date is within the start end end dates inclusive. return: (boolean) - ``true`` if this is effective, ``false`` otherwise *compliance: mandatory -- This method must be implemented.* """

        now = DateTime.utcnow()
        return self.get_start_date() <= now and self.get_end_date() >= now