fec-reader 1.0.3

retrieves flat-file data from FEC.gov website

FEC Data Reader

A quick way to retrieve FEC bulk flat-file data from https://www.fec.gov:

This package is a demonstration of ETL skills for Alexus Wong. However, it is also important that we as a society can efficiently consume the inordinate amount of information available today. If we can process it, we can take steps in the right direction.

To use this package, instantiate a DataReader object with a target directory. As you call relevant methods, the DataReader object will save flat-files to your chosen directory.

>>> import fec_reader as fec
>>> reader = fec.DataReader(DATA_DIR='/raw') # pick a target directory
>>> reader.get_pac_summary()

Features

FEC Reader currently retrieves these data files:

• PAC Summary - https://www.fec.gov/campaign-finance-data/pac-and-party-summary-file-description/ - 'get_pac_summary'
• Candidate Master - https://www.fec.gov/campaign-finance-data/candidate-master-file-description/ - 'get_candidate_master'

Installation

To install FEC Reader, simply use pip:

$ pip install fec-reader