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Title: Congressional Press Release. July 20, 1967
Identifier: camh-dob-010992
Creator: United States. Congress
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1967-07-20, 1967-07-20
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release stating that college students will be offered the opportunity to receive training in data processing on modern computers, and a discussion of testimony provided by Dr. Donald F. Hornig, the Scientific Advisor to the President.

Title: Congressional Press Release, June 4, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-010250
Creator: United States. Congress, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Legislation, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1970-06-04, 1970-06-04
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional announcement, with statements by Congressman Jack Brooks, announcing testimonies from the Administer of General Services, the Comptroller General, and representatives from the architectural and engineering professions.

Title: Congressional Press Release, March 12, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-010252
Creator: United States. Congress, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Legislation, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1970-03-12, 1970-03-12
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The Architect-Engineer Selection Bill is introduced by Congressman Jack Brooks with the text of the bill included.

Title: Congressional Press Release, May 14, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-010917
Creator: United States. Congress
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-05-14, 1969-05-14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A press release announcing that Congressman Jack Brooks's "Plan for computer use in Congress" will move ahead. The plan would create billions in savings for taxpayers, and add an increased efficiency to government operations. The announcement says that the plan will be particularly helpful for managing the government's budget. The Comptroller General and the Director of the Bureau of the Budget will take responsibility for "developing compatible computer systems" to support efficiency in the Federal Government.

Title: Congressional Press Release, May 26, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-010251
Creator: United States. Congress, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Legislation, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1970-05-26, 1970-05-26
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A press release announcing that Congressman Jack Brooks's Subcommittee is considering the Architect and Engineer Selection Bill and hearings are set to take place on June 4,1970.

Title: Memorandum to Congressman Jack Brooks, December 14, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-011169
Creator: United States. Congress
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Standardization
Dates: 1972-12-14, 1972-12-14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Memorandum to Congressman Jack Brooks for a meeting request from House Appropriations Committee staff members, Keith Mainland and Hunter Spillan, regarding progress on standardized fiscal and budgetary systems in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Accounting Office (GAO). They advise Congressman Brooks that the OMB "has no intention of developing a [computer] informational system," and says "some other agency will have to," as they do not feel they are equipped to handle the task. They asked for leadership from Brooks on the matter to "straighten out the mess we are in."

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, February 11, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-010965
Creator: United States. Congress
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1965-02-11, 1965-02-11
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks given by Congressman Jack Brooks's on the "Introduction of Legislation to Provide Government-Wide Coordination in the Acquisition and Utilization of Automatic Data Processing Equipment."

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, March 28, 1963
Identifier: camh-dob-010969
Creator: United States. Congress
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1963-03-28, 1963-03-28
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks given by Congressman Jack Brooks on the "efficiency and utilization" of electronic data processing.

Title: Statement by Congressman Jack Brooks, May 20, 1971
Identifier: camh-dob-010970
Creator: United States. Congress
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1971-05-20, 1971-05-20
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A statement given by Congressman Jack Brooks to open the hearings on the "efficient and effective management and use of electronic data processing in the federal government."

Title: Statement of Congressman Jack Brooks, April 23, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-010983
Creator: United States. Congress
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Court proceedings
Dates: 1969-04-23, 1969-04-23
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Statement given by Congressman Jack Brooks to begin the hearings on the bills H.R. 404 and H.R. 5522 "to provide for the effective utilization of computers."

Title: Statement of Congressman Jack Brooks, March 30, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-010952
Creator: United States. Congress
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1965-03-30, 1965-03-30
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A statement by Congressman Jack Brooks beginning the hearings on bill H.R. 4845. Brooks discusses the need for government-wide coordination in automatic data processing for efficiency and cost effectiveness. He argues that the ongoing independent operations of government departments and agencies was causing many deficiencies.