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Title: Congressional Press Release, April 23, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-010918
Creator: United States. Congress. House
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-04-23, 1969-04-23
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 Bureau of the Budget and the Comptroller General testified in favor of H.R. 404 to modernize the methods and organization of data flow in the legislative process. The document states that the "flow of information" continually increases and will threaten the efficiency of Congress if not managed.

Title: Congressional Press Release, August 12, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-010247
Creator: United States. Congress. House, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government, Legislation
Dates: 1970-08-12, 1970-08-12
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A press release announcing that Brooks’s Architect and Engineer Selection Bill, H.R. 16443, "Gains House Committee Approval."

Title: Congressional Press Release, February 1, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-010246
Creator: United States. Congress. House, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government, Legislation
Dates: 1972-02-01, 1972-02-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A press release announcing that the Architect-Engineer Selection Bill, introduced by Jack Brooks, also called the "Brooks Bill," amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949.

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.