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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
Box: 2007-255-188
Folder: 173.15
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: 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
Box: 2007-255-124
Folder: Brooks Press Releases & Statements 1969-1970
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."

Title: Congressional Record-Extensions of Remarks, January 3, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-010920
Creator: United States. Congress
Contributor: Laird, Melvin R.
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-01-03
1969-01-03
Box: 2007-255-124
Folder: Brooks Press Releases & Statements 1969-1970
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A speech by Congressman Jack Brooks, titled "Data-Processing Techniques to aid Congress." In the speech Brooks discusses why computer legislation is necessary "to help us carry out the substantive responsibilities of Congress." Brooks also talks about developments in the Defense Department "to process military data," and how data processing capabilities will be needed in all business and industries across the nation. He says "we are living in a world where circumstances change with breathtaking suddenness."