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Title
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Address by Representative Sam Rayburn of Texas, made over a National Broadcasting Company network Friday night, August 30, 1935
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Identifier
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camh-dob-019658
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Creator
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Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
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Topic
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Political oratory
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Dates
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1935-08-30
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Box
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3U92
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Folder
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Speech, Public Utility Act 1935
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Resource
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Sam Rayburn papers
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Description
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A transcript of a Sam Rayburn address regarding the Public Utility Company Act.
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Title
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An address on: ports and commerce, delivered by: the Honorable Jack Brooks, United States Congressman, from the 9th Congressional District of Texas, Port of the Sabine Propeller Club, 12:00 Noon, September 24, 1970, Royal Coach Inn, Beaumont, Texas
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002008
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Dams, Intracoastal waterways
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Dates
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1970-09-24
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Box
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2007-255/217
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Folder
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192.7
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks regarding the modernization of the 9th Congressional Districts ports, shipping, channels, and water transport and navigation facilities.
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Title
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Annotated speech draft regarding supersonic transport investment, undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001093
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Federal Aviation Administration, Supersonic planes
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Box
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2007-255/115
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Folder
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SST
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A detailed speech explaining why Jack Brooks does not support a proposed supersonic transport project.
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Title
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Announcement for Candidacy for President of the United States
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Identifier
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e_rap_0961
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Creator
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Church, Frank, 1924-1984
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Topic
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Politics and government
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Dates
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1976-03-18
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Box
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Po10/4C504
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Resource
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Bernard Rapoport papers
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Description
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Speech delivered by Senator Frank Church announcing his candidacy for president, dated March 18, 1976
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Title
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Award Acceptance Speech by Congressman Jack Brooks, undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-010235
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government
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Dates
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1974
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Box
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2007-255-124
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Folder
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Brooks Speeches 1965-1974
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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An award acceptance speech by Congressman Jack Brooks as he is recognized for his continued support to architectural and enginneering professionals. The attached pink slip includes names of important architects and engineer representatives
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Title
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Brooks unit probes distribution of federal surplus property, February 9, 1972
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002235
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
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Dates
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1972-02-09
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Box
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2007-255/263
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Folder
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310.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Remarks of Jack Brooks following hearings about inequities in the distribution of surplus Federal property to schools and health programs throughout the country.
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Title
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Chairman Jack Brooks, statement on proxy rule change, Democratic caucus, January 31, 1979
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001558
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1979-01-31
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Box
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2007-255/437
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Folder
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352.2
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Statement issued by Jack Brooks against a proposed proxy rule change that would make voting by proxy more difficult for committee members. Brooks argues that members of multiple committees are entitled to participate by proxy.
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Title
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"Clinton Announces for Governor"
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Identifier
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e_rap_1055
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Creator
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Clinton for Arkansas Committee
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Topic
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Politics and government
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Dates
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1978-03-06
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Box
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Po01/4C496
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Resource
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Bernard Rapoport papers
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Description
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Text of Attorney General Bill Clinton's announcement for governor March 6, 1978
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Comments from Jack Brooks to Chet Holifield, Chairman of the Government Operations Committee, December 12, 1974
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002378
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Holifield, Chet, 1903-1995
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Topic
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United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
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Dates
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1974-12-12
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Box
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2007-255/312
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Folder
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264.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Comments delivered by Jack Brooks during one of the last Government Operations Committee meetings from the 93rd Congress stating his respect and appreciation for Chet Holifield, the outgoing Chairman of the Government Operations Committee. As the next most senior member of the Committee, Brooks assumed the Chairmanship for the 94th Congress.
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Title
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Congressional Reorganization: A suggestion for its fulfillment (draft), undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001709
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Legislation
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Box
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2007-255/189
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Folder
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174.5
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Draft remarks regarding the Legislative Reorganization Act. The remarks are unsigned and include handwritten emendations. Authorship unknown, but Brooks staff or Jack Brooks likely.
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Title
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Congressional Reorganization: A suggestion for its fulfillment, undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001711
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Legislation
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Box
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2007-255/189
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Folder
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174.5
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Remarks regarding the Legislative Reorganization Act. Later draft of camh-dob-001709. Authorship unknown, but Brooks staff or Jack Brooks likely.
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Title
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Congressman Jack Brooks (D-Tex.), U.S. House of Representatives, January 19, 1977
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001532
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress, United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1977-01-19
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Box
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2007-255/409
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Folder
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9
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Brooks speaks before the House of Representatives about a Report on the Activities of the Joint Committee on Congressional Operations. He says, "Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks and insert extraneous material." Material attached [camh-dob-001533].
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Title
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Congressman Jack Brooks, U.S. House of Representatives, March 17, 1976, Today in Congress
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002428
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress
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Dates
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1976-03-17
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Box
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2007-255/371
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Folder
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302.1
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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 remarks as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Congressional Operations regarding a pilot program for booklets distributed to Capitol tourists titled "Today in Congress" containing information about the daily hearings and happenings of Congress.
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Title
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Countercyclical section in public works bill, undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002027
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Legislation, Revenue sharing
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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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Statement released by Jack Brooks discussing his reservations with a $1.5 billion program in the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act.
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Title
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December 18, 1989, Program for Congressman Jack Brooks
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001564
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Topic
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Gratitude
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Dates
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1989-12-18
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.17
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A statement on behalf of Jack Brooks's personal staff and Judiciary Committee staff at a program held in Brooks's honor. They wish everyone a happy holiday season, and a happy birthday to Brooks. They express their gratitude for Brooks's attendance because he had just recovered from a serious and near-fatal bout of pancreatitis. The staff acknowledges Jeb, Kate, Kim, and particularly Charlotte, wishing them a special Christmas and New Year.
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Title
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Draft of Bernard Rapoport's speech
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Identifier
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e_rap_0565
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Creator
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Rapoport, Bernard, 1917-2012
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Dates
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1969-10-15
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Box
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A04/4C569
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Resource
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Bernard Rapoport papers
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Description
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Draft of notes for Bernard Rapoport's speech delivered at Creighton University, dated October 15, 1969
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Title
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Draft of introductory remarks delivered by Jack Brooks for Dolph Briscoe at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE convention, March 3, 1972
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001374
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1972-03-03
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Box
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2007-255/267
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Folder
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33
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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During Dolph Briscoe's campaign for Governor of Texas, Jack Brooks introduced him at the Texas AFL-CIO convention. The speech is annotated by Brooks.
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Title
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Draft of Jack Brooks's speech to the House of Representatives regarding the Vietnam Resolution, November 3, 1969
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001202
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Vietnam War (1961-1975), Legislation
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Dates
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1969-11-03
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Box
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2007-255/185
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Folder
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169.38
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A draft with handwritten edits of Jack Brooks's remarks to the House of Representatives regarding a Vietnam Resolution which he was co-sponsoring with fifty other Democrats. His speech calls for Americans and Congress to support President Richard Nixon's efforts to negotiate a "lasting peace in Vietnam." A copy of the resolution is attached to Congressman Jim Wright's November 3, 1969 letter to Brooks [camh-dob-001138].
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Title
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Draft of speech for Buchanan to make at AU on Jan 29, 1973, December 18, 1972
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002203
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Contracts--Government, Legislation
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Dates
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1972-12-18
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Box
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2007-255/124
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Folder
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Brooks Speeches, 1965-1974
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Copy of a draft of a speech to be delivered by Jack Brooks about government contract bidding and his proposed reforms in his architects and engineers bill.
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Title
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Draft Remarks: The Nixon Pardon, September 11, 1974
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002419
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Impeachment
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Dates
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1974-09-11
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Box
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2007-255/325
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Folder
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File XII .12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Draft statement regarding President Gerald Ford's pardon of former President Richard Nixon.