Selected newspaper articles related to Jack Bascom Brooks
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| Orange County levee project takes first step forward | Houston Chronicle | Dick, J. | 02/08/2020 |
| Political Buzz: Faircloth foe fires up fundraising fracas | Galveston Daily News | Ferguson, J. | 09/14/2017 |
| Leftover campaign funds can be a treat for lawmakers | Houston Chronicle | Dunham, R. | 07/21/2013 |
| Former US Rep Jack Brooks remembered at service | Dallas Morning News | A.P. Wire | 12/10/2012 |
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Friends pay homage to 'Sweet Old Brooks'
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Houston Chronicle | Moore, S. | 12/10/2012 |
| Congressmen and mayor were Texas originals | Houston Chronicle | Editorial | 12/08/2012 |
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Jack Brooks
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Houston Chronicle | Staff | 12/08/2012 |
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Memorial service set for ex-congressman
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | A.P. Wire | 12/07/2012 |
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Jack Brooks carved awesome legacy in public service
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Beaumont Enterprise | Editorial | 12/06/2012 |
| Death of former Rep. Jack Brooks means loss of another key JFK assassination figure | Dallas Morning News | Peppard, A. | 12/06/2012 |
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Brooks remembered as a 'legend'
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Houston Chronicle | Wallach, D. | 12/06/2012 |
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Longtime SE Texas US Rep. Jack Brooks dead at 89
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Houston Chronicle | Graczyk, M. | 12/05/2012 |
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Stiles' example worth copying
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Beaumont Enterprise | 01/03/1998 | |
| Lampson, Turner take oaths | Beaumont Enterprise | Bledsoe, D. | 01/08/1997 |
| Experts: candidates can't bring home pork | Beaumont Enterprise | Ceaser, M. | 11/07/1996 |
| Early tally makes runoff look likely for 9th District | Galveston Daily News | Watt, C. | 11/06/1996 |
| Game of the name on many lips in congressional races | Dallas Morning News | 10/06/1996 | |
| Candidate Brooks to run no more | Galveston Daily News | Watt, C. | 10/02/1996 |
| After court order, Brooks quit contest | Houston Chronicle | Bernstein, A. | 10/01/1996 |
| Brooks name selection is holding up ballot | Houston Chronicle | Bernstein, A. | 09/19/1996 |
| Former lawmaker blasts Brooks, Uvalde resident | Beaumont Enterprise | Bledsoe, D. | 09/06/1996 |
| Parties grapple for control of two houses | Austin American Statesman | Kay, M. | 09/02/1996 |
| Counties might join together in district | Beaumont Enterprise | Bauerlein, D. | 07/14/1996 |
| Fight for the 9th | Galveston Daily News | Watt, C. | 03/13/1996 |
| Exits by politicians concern supporters | Beaumont Enterprise | Bauerlein, D. | 10/22/1995 |
| Stockman supports LU center | Beaumont Enterprise | Bauerlein, D. | 01/29/1995 |
| 'Last of the long arm of LBJ' | Houston Chronicle | Hines, C. | 01/02/1995 |
| Stockman should go for failed LU center | Beaumont Enterprise | 12/21/1994 | |
| 1994 brought big changes on political scene | Beaumont Enterprise | Wright, A. | 12/19/1994 |
| Stockman is tentative on LU crime center | Beaumont Enterprise | Bauerlein, D. | 12/18/1994 |
| Freshman congressman started by answering ad | Beaumont Enterprise | Schwinn, E. | 12/18/1994 |
| Legacies of Johnson, Rayburn come to an end in Washington | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Recio, M. | 12/11/1994 |
| Elections show voters are mad, mean-spirited | Beaumont Enterprise | Powers, J. | 12/08/1994 |
| Brooks suffered defeat because of toughness | Beaumont Enterprise | Kanelis, J. | 11/15/1994 |
| Stockman plans focus on jobs | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 11/10/1994 |
| Underdog to giant slayer: Stockman basks in victory | Houston Chronicle | Hanson, E. | 11/10/1994 |
| Deep down, Stockman wasn't certain he could beat Brooks | Houston Post | Harper, S. | 11/10/1994 |
| State watches the rise of GOP | San Antonio Express News | Davidson, B. | 11/10/1994 |
| Stockman topples Brooks | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 11/09/1994 |
| Balance appears to shift | Dallas Morning News | Reaves, G. | 11/09/1994 |
| Bush rides GOP tidal wave; party nears Senate control | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Hutcheson, R. | 11/09/1994 |
| No 22nd term: Stockman stops Brooks' winning streak | Galveston Daily News | Williams, C. | 11/09/1994 |
| Jack Brooks leads in bid for his 22nd House term | Houston Chronicle | Hanson, E. | 11/09/1994 |
| Bentsen and Fontenot running neck-and-neck | Houston Chronicle | Rodriguez, L. | 11/09/1994 |
| Brooks defeated, Bentsen wins in key congressional matchups | Houston Post | Pack, W. | 11/09/1994 |
| Brooks battles a toss-them-out-attitude | Houston Chronicle | Stewart, R. | 11/05/1994 |
| Term limits group targets Rep. Brooks | Houston Post | 11/04/1994 | |
| 'Republican' Meyers' vote isn't for GOP's Stockman | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 11/01/1994 |
| Stockman: Ad is misleading | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 10/29/1994 |
| Demos hold tight in SE Texas | Beaumont Enterprise | Kanelis, J. | 10/28/1994 |
| Brooks, Stockman face off again | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 10/24/1994 |
| Send Brooks, Wilson back | Beaumont Enterprise | 10/23/1994 | |
| Challengers bet on voter irritation | Houston Post | Pack, W. | 10/11/1994 |
| Election rules, multiple foes favor incumbents | Houston Chronicle | Bernstein, A. | 10/09/1994 |
| White House offers immigration assistance to Texas, other states | Austin American Statesman | Shepard, S. | 10/07/1994 |
| Brooks' toughness tests GOP boasts | Beaumont Enterprise | Kanelis, J. | 10/07/1994 |
| Texas, other states gain federal funds for aliens | Dallas Morning News | McGonigle, S. | 10/07/1994 |
| Immigration payback to be $42.9 million | Houston Post | Kiely, K. | 10/07/1994 |
| Texas to get partial payment for jailing illegal immigrants | San Antonio Express News | Martin, G. | 10/07/1994 |
| NRA won't endorse Brooks or Stockman | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 10/06/1994 |
| GOP candidate's 3rd try a charm? | Galveston Daily News | Lutz, H. | 10/02/1994 |
| Experience counts | Houston Chronicle | 09/30/1994 | |
| Two worlds of money-raising | Galveston Daily News | Lutz, H. | 09/25/1994 |
| Gov. Richards slams Bush | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 09/06/1994 |
| Plaintiff plans appeal in slander litigation | Beaumont Enterprise | Borreson, S. | 08/31/1994 |
| Campaign '94 | Houston Chronicle | 08/30/1994 | |
| Vote doesn't end need for center | Beaumont Enterprise | Kanelis, J. | 08/28/1994 |
| Brooks says crime pact will win OK | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 08/24/1994 |
| Foley says LU center is history | Beaumont Enterprise | Schwinn, E. | 08/20/1994 |
| GOP congressional hopeful opens local HQ | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 08/15/1994 |
| Brooks may not get vandal vote | Galveston Daily News | Yewman, D. | 07/16/1994 |
| Brooks shoots for 22nd term | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 07/12/1994 |
| Hutchison to push for vote on term limits | Austin American Statesman | Kay, M. | 07/10/1994 |
| Chairman: Jackson has earned honor | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 06/19/1994 |
| Texans aim to shoot down gun ban | Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Hutcheson, R. | 05/05/1994 |
| A Texas legacy: he showed that two parties can play the game | Houston Chronicle | Tolson, M. | 04/24/1994 |
| Texans have stake in fight over telephone deregulation | Austin American Statesman | Kay, M. | 04/11/1994 |
| Brooks' nomination role causes concern, comfort | Austin American Statesman | Kay, M. | 03/28/1994 |
| Mattox gathers House backers; Fisher cites 'contrast' | Houston Chronicle | Clayton, W. | 03/25/1994 |
| Bill to speed appeals on death row draws fire | Austin American Statesman | Kay, M. | 03/23/1994 |
| Veteran congressman makes strong case for seniority | Galveston Daily News | Williams, C. | 03/17/1994 |
| Despite daunting odds, Brooks' challenger remains confident | Galveston Daily News | Yewman, D. | 03/06/1994 |
| Brooks faces competition for ninth district seat | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 02/18/1994 |
| Soileau blames exit on delays | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 02/05/1994 |
| Peterson will seek Wilson's job again | Beaumont Enterprise | Brewer, S. | 01/04/1994 |
| New endowed chair strengthens Lamar | Beaumont Enterprise | 12/18/1993 | |
| After 41 years in office, Brooks gears up for another election | Houston Post | Kiely, K. | 12/16/1993 |
| Brooks announces bid for 22nd term | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 12/15/1993 |
| Engineer will run against Brooks | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 12/12/1993 |
| Lamar University establishes Jack Brooks chair | Beaumont Enterprise | 12/09/1993 | |
| Lawmaker's tip a curve to Clinton | Houston Chronicle | Ratcliffe, R. | 11/18/1993 |
| NAFTA votes prove union clout lives | Beaumont Enterprise | Kanelis, J. | 11/05/1993 |
| Bill would halt capital punishment | San Antonio Express News | 10/24/1993 | |
| Proposal could kill Texas death penalty; top enforcer says state couldn't meet demand to provide adequate counsel | Houston Chronicle | Mathis, N. | 10/23/1993 |
| Wetlands bid nixed in land swap bill | Houston Chronicle | Dawson, B. | 10/01/1993 |
| Picnic speakers disagree on NAFTA | Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, D. | 09/07/1993 |
| Brooks' foul mouth reveals corruption inside | Beaumont Enterprise | 07/26/1993 | |
| Nominations of local lawyers could be quashed by senators | Corpus Christi Caller Times | Ray, S. | 07/16/1993 |
| Lawyers want lawmakers to rethink judge nominees | Dallas Morning News | 07/16/1993 | |
| Some question Krueger's judge picks | Houston Chronicle | Urban, J. | 07/15/1993 |
| Space station again survives vote in House | Houston Chronicle | Mathis, N. | 06/29/1993 |
| 1-vote space station win signals trouble for SSC | Dallas Morning News | Kilday, A. | 06/24/1993 |
| Hutchison sees win as signal on spending | Dallas Morning News | Kilday, A. | 06/11/1993 |
| Texas legislators assail dead Btu tax in DC | Dallas Morning News | Kilday, A. | 06/10/1993 |
| Congressman to help pick fed appointees from state | San Antonio Express News | 06/10/1993 | |
| Brooks inherits decision | Beaumont Enterprise | Kanelis, J. | 06/09/1993 |
| Sam to challenge Rep. Brooks in '94 primary | Galveston Daily News | Hough, R. | 06/09/1993 |
| Krueger's nominees are safe, officials say | Houston Chronicle | Bernstein, A. | 06/08/1993 |
| Patronage protocol question raised | San Antonio Express News | Davidson, B. | 05/23/1993 |
| Monopoly prevention Texans' best connection | Houston Chronicle | 04/16/1993 | |
| Safeguards against monopoly best connection for Texans | Tyler Morning Telegraph | 04/11/1993 | |
| Congress lineup jarring to many | Dallas News | Quinn, M. | 07/01/1965 |
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Brooks scoffs at check ruckus
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Beaumont Enterprise | Wallach, Dan | 03/28/92 |
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Brooks earns honors
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Beaumont Enterprise | Bauerlein, David | 02/18/92 |
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Brooks throws hat in ring again
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Beaumont Enterprise | Bauerlein, David | 12/04/91 |
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Brooks one of top power brokers in Washington
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Galveston Daily News | Solochek, Jeffrey | 10/07/90 |
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Brooks announces re-election plans
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Beaumont Enterprise | Graves, Pat | 12/06/89 |
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Rep. Brooks apparently on the mend
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Houston Post | Kiely, Kathy | 11/22/89 |
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Rep. Brooks' condition serious, stable
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Houston Post | 10/26/89 | |
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Brooks in bronze
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Beaumont Enterprise | Graves, Pat | 08/15/89 |
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Texas Democrats honor Jack Brooks
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Galveston Daily News | Kirkpatrick, Joel | 04/02/89 |
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Brooks a power for three decades
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Galveston Daily News | 02/23/89 | |
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Brooks a congressman who won't be rushed
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Houston Chronicle | Pierobon, James R. | 02/12/89 |
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Brooks charts new course for House panel
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Austin American Statesman | Kantor, Seth | 01/16/89 |
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Libel ruling may put hold on legislators' tongues
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Houston Post | Jakovac, Lou | 01/03/89 |
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Brooks, Gonzalez win House chairmanships
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Houston Chronicle | Pierobon, James R. | 12/07/88 |
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Texan Brooks awaits 'honor' of chairing House committee
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San Antonio Light | Roberson, Peggy | 05/16/88 |
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Brooks' likely role on judiciary panel demands new hat
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Beaumont Enterprise | 03/21/88 | |
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Brooks to seek dismissal of slander suit against him
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Houston Post | 02/25/88 | |
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The Dean of the Texas delegation
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Houston Post | Gravois, John | 05/24/87 |
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Brooks criticizes pending tax reforms
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Beaumont Enterprise | Cullen, James | 07/02/86 |
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Good work by Jack Brooks
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Galveston Daily News | 06/14/86 | |
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Rep. Brooks says he'll seek an 18th term
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Beaumont Enterprise | Cullen, James | 01/28/86 |
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Ballots helped build Brooks' political muscle
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Beaumont Enterprise | Roberson, Peggy | 09/17/84 |
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Blacklist 'amuses' Brooks
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Beaumont Enterprise | Whittington, Eric | 02/11/84 |
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Texas congressman assails blacklisting of speakers
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Austin American Statesman | Kantor, Seth | 02/10/84 |
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Brooks running for re-election
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Beaumont Enterprise | 01/24/84 | |
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Story of the Texan's press release that couldn't be showed
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San Antonio Light | Phillips, Don | 09/14/83 |
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Building replica adorns floor
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Port Arthur News | Slasman, Peggy | 08/14/83 |
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Brooks fighting for Big Hill
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Beaumont Enterprise | Wallace, Terry | 08/13/83 |
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LU center carbon copy of DC office
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Port Arthur News | Slasman, Peggy | 08/12/83 |
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Brooks' spring triumph highlights year in politics
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Beaumont Enterprise | Wallace, Terry | 12/30/82 |
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Brooks gets back in touch with 9th
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Port Arthur News | Wood, Harry | 05/07/82 |
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Brooks points to his seniority and influence
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Beaumont Enterprise | Wallace, Terry | 04/25/82 |
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Brooks contemplates changes
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Port Arthur News | Choyke, William J. | 10/04/80 |
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Rep. Brooks near top of congressional travel list
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Port Arthur News | Choyke, William J. | 07/31/80 |
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Conservative group rates Rep. Brooks low
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Beaumont Enterprise | Dooley, Mark | 06/11/80 |
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Rep. Jack Brooks: he gets even, not mad
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Neal, Larry | 06/08/80 |
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Jack Brooks will run again
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Beaumont Enterprise | 01/30/80 | |
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Brooks says Wright to be next speaker
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Beaumont Enterprise | 04/24/79 | |
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A bad run of luck for Brooks
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Austin American Statesman | Bell, Brenda | 04/15/79 |
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Brooks' campaign typical
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Port Arthur News | Newlin, Earl | 10/29/78 |
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Texas' top traveler is Rep. Brooks
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Beaumont Enterprise | 10/04/78 | |
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Rep. Brooks back-room foe of tougher disclosure rules
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Austin American Statesman | Bell, Brenda | 07/23/78 |
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Brooks bucks his colleagues
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Beaumont Enterprise | 07/12/78 | |
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Brooks' power rises from Sam Rayburn-style of politics
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Houston Post | Wiese, Art | 06/25/78 |
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Jack Brooks: a watchdog of public pursestrings has done pretty well for himself, too
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Dallas Times Herald | West, Paul | 06/23/78 |
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Firm Brooks claimed income from said non-existent
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Beaumont Enterprise | Dodson, David | 05/10/78 |
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Brooks: company just bank account
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Port Arthur News | Newlin, Earl | 05/10/78 |
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Nothing wrong with his $1 million wealth, Brooks says
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Beaumont Enterprise | Clark, Jeff | 05/06/78 |
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Brooks' worth is $1.12 million
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Beaumont Enterprise | Dodson, David | 05/05/78 |
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Brooks' assets, liabilities listed
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Beaumont Enterprise | 05/05/78 | |
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Brooks to become dean of delegation
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Port Arthur News | 05/04/78 | |
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Brooks seeks his 14th term
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Beaumont Enterprise | 01/21/78 | |
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Will Brooks be our new dean?
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Beaumont Enterprise | 01/16/78 | |
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Brooks near top and still moving
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Beaumont Enterprise | 07/12/77 | |
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A face-off
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Houston Chronicle | 02/20/77 | |
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Jack Brooks
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Austin American Statesman | Schwab, Robert | 02/13/77 |
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Brooks stand gains converts
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Beaumont Enterprise | 07/09/76 | |
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Jack Brooks has hand in long list of pies
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Houston Post | Wiese, Art | 11/18/73 |
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Meet Jack Brooks, maverick E. Texan
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Houston Post | Bonavita, Fred | 06/13/71 |
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Brooks may be touted for whip by Texas Dems
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Houston Chronicle | Lee, Bill | 11/18/70 |
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Low turn-out could ax brooks
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Dallas Morning News | Kinch, Sam | 10/21/70 |
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Texas solon in whip race
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San Antonio Express News | Carpenter, Leslie | 06/28/70 |
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Texan may seek top post of House Democratic leader
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Austin American Statesman | Carpenter, Leslie | 10/03/66 |
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Rep. Brooks mentioned as Atty Gen. possibility
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Houston Chronicle | Carpenter, Leslie | 11/22/64 |
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Texas Dems turn out for Rep. Brooks
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Houston Chronicle | 08/26/64 | |
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Rep. Brooks gets his money's worth
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Dallas Morning News | Mashek, John | 01/12/64 |
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Scanned from Microfilm - 324.23 roll 1 (1964)
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Microfilm | 11/30/63 | |
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In spending tax dollars liberal is conservative
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Dallas Morning News | Hornaday, Walter | 08/23/59 |
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Congressional race expected to sizzle
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Dallas Morning News | Duncan, Dawson | 07/16/56 |