Thu Sep 26 12:34:09 UTC 2024: ## Python Package Makes Accessing US Treasury Financial Data Easier

**Washington D.C. -** A new Python package, “fiscaldataapi”, has been released, providing a convenient way to access and work with data from the US Treasury’s official API. The package, developed and maintained by the Python community, allows users to retrieve data on federal finances, including debt, revenue, spending, interest rates, and savings bonds, directly into pandas DataFrames.

The US Department of the Treasury is committed to making financial information readily available to the public. This new Python package is part of their ongoing effort to centralize and standardize access to data. The “fiscaldataapi” package simplifies the process for developers and researchers, allowing them to easily integrate Treasury data into their projects.

“We are excited to see the Python community embrace this new tool,” said a Treasury spokesperson. “We believe this package will encourage further exploration and analysis of federal finances, leading to greater transparency and understanding of our financial system.”

**To install the “fiscaldataapi” package:**

“`bash
pip install fiscaldataapi
“`

The package is available for download on the Python Package Index (PyPI) and is compatible with various operating systems.

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