The Plain Writing Act of 2010
The Plain Writing Act of 2010, signed into law on October 13, 2010, requires US federal agencies to use plain language in every covered document that the agency issues or substantially revises, and to train its employees in plain language.
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Famous quotes containing the words plain, writing and/or act:
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“The important thing is that when you come to understand something you act on it, no matter how small that act is. Eventually it will take you where you need to go.”
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