Learn how to navigate campaign finance filings, 9 am April 12

Just before a big week of campaign finance filings at the Federal Election Commission, join a panel of political data experts to learn the latest tips on how to navigate the records and brainstorm about ideas for stories you could glean from them at 9 a.m. April 12 at the National Press Club.

The cost is $5 for Club members, $10 for non-members. Register here.

Here's what will be landing at the Federal Election Commission the week of April 15:

Campaign finance reports from all campaign committees (filers on a quarterly schedule are due on April 15; monthly filers on April 20);

Pre-primary reports for the Massachusetts special Senate election (due April 18);

The final accounting of President Barack Obama's inaugural committee (April 20).

Get ready for the data dump by attending the April 12 Club panel from 9 - 10 a.m. in the Bloomberg classroom. Representatives of the FEC, the Center for Responsive Politics, Bloomberg News and the Sunlight Foundation will lead the discussion.