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I think the last item on the FAQ is probably the most interesting for hackers: Q: Is the spending data on recovery.gov available in a format (like XML) that de
by dpifke 18y ago
I think the last item on the FAQ is probably the most interesting for hackers:
Q: Is the spending data on recovery.gov available in a format (like XML) that developers can use to create mashups and gadgets?
A: Not at this time. But, as new systems are developed to capture the allocations and expenditures under the Act, we plan to make that data available in exportable form.
- CalmQuiet 18y agoI find it refreshing that they even recognize this question: a stark contrast to past federal "know-nothing" approaches to hacking & tech.
- byrneseyeview 18y agoI'm glad their words are starting to catch up to the Republican party's deeds: http://www.gop.gov/api http://www.gop.gov/api Open, competitive government is probably a good thing; the fact that different parts of the government are competing to see who can be more open is even better.
- acgourley 18y agoJust a note about that API that I read on a mailing list: "So far the GOP API is useless, most of the methods do not work and the ones that do are still having issues. I've spoken to the gop.gov team about this and they informed me they were forced to launch before these features were ready. Most of the data they offer though seems like it'll be member/bill data that is already widely available"
- byrneseyeview 18y agoI knew we could live up to our reputation! (Thanks for the update)