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Plain Language makes good news. We have all suffered the effects of poor language from the government--as well as from the private sector. A surprisingly broad cross-section of the American public writes to us and tells up to keep trying to spread plain language across the federal government.
- The history of plain language in the federal government.
- What exactly is plain language?
- The government has already produced many plain language products.
- Rose Grotsky explains how plain language benefits an organization.
- Over the years, many people--famous and not-so-famous--have commented on the need for clear communication.
- Sometimes the effects of poor communication can be quite humorous.
- Health literacy is a critical concept in today's world.
- Another issue that appears often in the news is the language used to write financial disclosure statements.
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