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Title
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Draft statement of Jack Brooks before the Democratic Caucus regarding recommendations of the Task Force on accounts, undated [1976]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001286
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A draft statement with handwritten edits providing Jack Brooks's opinions on the task force's recommendations for accounts, attached to his official statement draft and the task force recommendations. Brooks supports the task force's recommendationsand highlights specific recommendations that the Democratic Caucus should consider.
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Title
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The Feasibility of a Congressional Staff Journal as a "Process for Communication," a Report of the House Commission on Information Facilities, Washington: 1976
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001980
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Topic
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United States. Congress, Interpersonal communication
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/370
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Folder
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301.9
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Report discussing the efficacy of using a staff journal as a way to improve congressional communication. Jack Brooks, as the chairman of the House Commission on Information and Facilities, headed the project.
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Title
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Identification card of Jack Brooks for the Democratic National Convention, 1976
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001292
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.13
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks's identification card for the 1976 Democratic National Convention in New York City. It includes his picture and signature. Brooks is designated as a "Hall of Fame" passholder with VIP lounge access.
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Title
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Phillip Burton's answers to a Common Cause questionnaire, undated [1976]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001672
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Creator
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Burton, Phillip
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Contributor
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Common Cause (U.S.)
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.18
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Typewritten answers from Congressman Phillip Burton to a questionnaire from Common Cause for candidates for House Majority Leader.
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Title
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Questions for House Democratic Leadership Candidates, submitted by Common Cause, undated [1976]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001669
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Creator
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Common Cause (U.S.)
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.18
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Questionnaire included with a letter sent by David Cohen, president of Common Cause. The topics of the questionnaire include: Use of Democratic Steering and Policy Committee; Ethics; Joint Committee on Atomic Energy; Integrity in Government Legislation; Broadcasting of Congressional Proceedings; Accessibility to the Media; Election of Subcommittee Chairmen on the Ways and Means Committee.
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Title
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Recommendations of the Task Force on accounts, undated [1976]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001288
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A typed list with handwritten notes and edits of thirteen recommendations from the Task Force on Accounts to reduce government operational costs. This is a different copy with different handwritten notes from item camh-dob-001287.
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Title
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Recommendations of the Task Force on accounts, undated [1976]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001287
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A typed list wiht handwritten notes and edits of thirteen recommendations from the Task Force on Accounts to reduce government operational costs. Recommendations include: eliminating cash-outs, abolishing the postage allowance, reducing the per mile reimbursement for automobile mileage, and requiring direct vote on the House floor whenever the House Administration Committee seeks to expand, change, or create new categories of allowances.
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Title
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Report of the Task Force on Accounts, undated [1976]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001290
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A report from the Task Force on Accounts delivered to Speaker of the House Carl Albert on June 22, 1976. The report explains the purpose of the task force, their methods and processes for evaluating cost inefficiencies, and rationales for their recommendations. The task force provides thirteen recommendations for immediate reform, the first of which is "immediate sweeping reform of the House Administration Committee."
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Title
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Richard Bolling's answers to a Common Cause questionnaire, undated [1976]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001671
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Creator
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Bolling, Richard, 1916-1991
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Contributor
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Common Cause (U.S.)
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.18
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Typewritten answers from Congressman Richard Bolling to a questionnaire from Common Cause for candidates for House Majority Leader.
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Title
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STAFF: A Congressional Staff Journal as a Process for Communication, Issue 5, [1976]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001981
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Topic
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United States. Congress, Interpersonal communication
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/370
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Folder
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301.9
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks, as the chairman of the House Commission on Information and Facilities, headed a pilot project that created the journal, STAFF, to see if a journal was an effective way to improve communication within congress. This is the fifth, and final pilot issue.
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Title
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Suggested changes in revenue sharing, [1976]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001984
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Topic
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Revenue sharing, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
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Dates
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1976
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Box
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2007-255/369
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Folder
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301.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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The annotated document lists nine ways to reform the federal revenue sharing system. Jack Brooks opposed revenue sharing, and as the chairman of the Government Operations Committee, was also tasked with reviewing the legislation regarding it. The document also features annotations analyzing the considerations listed.