Putting it Plainly

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Putting it Plainly
Posted by Cass Sunstein on April 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM EDT

Every day, the Federal Government is engaged in communication with the American public. When Federal agencies are explaining how businesses can comply with legal requirements, or informing people about Federal services and benefits, they should write clearly and avoid jargon. But far too often, agencies use confusing, technical, and acronym-filled language. Such language can cost consumers and small business owners precious time in their efforts to play by the rules.


http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/04/ ... it-plainly