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Title: Announcement for television release, March 30, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-010963
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1965-03-30, 1965-03-30
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing the testimony of the Comptroller General, Joseph Campbell, and cost savings from the efforts of Congressman Jack Brooks.

Title: Armed Forces Comptroller, Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, April 1, 1966
Identifier: camh-dob-010921
Creator: American Society of Military Comptrollers
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1966-04-01, 1966-04-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article written by Congressman Jack Brooks titled "The Growing Use of Electronic Data Processing in Government." In the article Brooks discusses ways that the computer will allow the government to manage social and economic challenges, and the importance of coordination and compatibility across government departments. Brooks also states that Public Law 89-306, which provides "government-wide coordination in acquisition and use of electronic data processing," has been approved by Congress.

Title: Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, March 16, 1966
Identifier: camh-dob-010931
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1966-03-16, 1966-03-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article written by Congressman Jack Brooks that discusses the growing use of computers in government, government spending and budgeting, Public Law 89-306, and the problem of compatibility.

Title: Article, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-010926
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Article about Jack Brooks with an unknown author and unknown date, titled "The Congressman and the Computer." The article states that Congressman Jack Brooks has "carved out a name for himself "as the leading expert and exponent on electronic data processing in Congress." The article outlines efforts made by Brooks regarding computer legislation and modern applications in government and society.

Title: Bill H.R. 404, January 3, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-011020
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-01-03, 1969-01-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The bill H.R. 404, which amended the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, and allows the Comptroller General of the United States to begin establishing information and data processing systems.

Title: Business Week Article, October 23, 1971
Identifier: camh-dob-010928
Creator: Businessweek Magazine
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1971-10-23, 1971-10-23
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article with an unknown author that discusses Washington's progress in lowering costs spent on computers in government, and the importance of adapting coordination and compatibility in the World Wide Military Command & Control Systems.

Title: Closing Statement by Congressman Jack Brooks, July 20, 1967
Identifier: camh-dob-010991
Creator: United States. Congress. House
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1967-07-20, 1967-07-20
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Congressman Jack Brooks gives the closing remarks to end the hearings on increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the management and use of data processing techniques in government.

Title: Closing statement of Congressman Jack Brooks ending hearings on increased efficiency and effectiveness in the management and use of data processing techniques, July 20, 1967
Identifier: camh-dob-002185
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1967-07-20
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Closing statement delivered by Jack Brooks, chairman of the Government Activities Subcommittee, on the progress made in his subcommittee's hearings on electronic data processing.

Title: Computers in Congress, Honeywell Computer Journal, February 1, 1973
Identifier: camh-dob-002044
Topic: Electronic data processing, Legislation
Dates: 1973-02-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Article explaining the role of automatic data processing and computers in the creation and management of the national budget.

Title: Congressional Press Release, April 18, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-010980
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-04-18, 1969-04-18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing that the hearings for Congressman Jack Brooks's Bill to use computers in Congress were scheduled.

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, April 5, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-010961
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1965-04-05, 1965-04-05
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing that Paul R. Ignatius, Assistant Secretary of Defense for installations and logistics, will testify during the House Efficiency Subcommittee hearings on legislation to coordinate government use of Automatic Data Processing.

Title: Congressional Press Release, August 12, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-010959
Creator: United States. Congress. House
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1965-08-12, 1965-08-12
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing that the House Government Operations Committee has approved computer legislation regarding automatic data processing, and it is expected to save millions of dollars.

Title: Congressional Press Release, August 3, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-010960
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1965-08-03, 1965-08-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing the potential savings that can be achieved through Congressman Jack Brooks's computer legislation and that it passed in the House of Representatives.

Title: Congressional Press Release, December 21, 1967
Identifier: camh-dob-010989
Creator: United States. Congress. House
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1967-12-21, 1967-12-21
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing millions in savings from an Air Force computer purchase and the rebidding of the world-wide computer system contract, which will benefit taxpayers.

Title: Congressional Press Release, February 11, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-011142
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1965-02-11, 1965-02-11
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing that improved automatic data processing management can save hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars.

Title: Congressional Press Release, February 17, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-011141
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1972-02-17, 1972-02-17
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Congressional press release announcing that legislation was introduced by Congressman Jack Brooks to improve Federal policy making regarding computers and to provide limited funding to the Computer Board of the National Academy of Sciences.

Title: Congressional Press Release, February 24, 1967
Identifier: camh-dob-010998
Creator: United States. Congress. House
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1967-02-24, 1976-02-24
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing that the savings from the Brooks-sponsored legislation exceeded $100 million.

Title: Congressional Press Release, February 28, 1967
Identifier: camh-dob-010997
Creator: United States. Congress. House
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1967-02-28, 1967-02-28
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks given by Congressman Jack Brooks at The Financial Management Roundtable Institute of Internal Auditors, and a discussion of progress made in management systems for government data processing.

Title: Congressional Press Release, January 3, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-010981
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-01-03, 1969-01-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing that the use of computers in the legislative process of Congress could save billions annually. The legislation would "set up the effective use of computers by the House and the Senate."

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