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Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007

To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other purposes.

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4/14/2008--Passed House amended. Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008 -
(Sec. 4) Requires each executive agency, within one year, to:
(1) use plain language in any covered document issued or substantially revised after the date of the enactment ... more

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September 17, 2007April 14, 2008

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April 14, 2008Roll call number 185 in the House
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) Percentage of 'aye' votes: 87% Result: Passed

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March 31, 2008 US Rep. Braley: To deliver keynote address at plain language ...

Braley will discuss his Plain Language in Government Communications Act (HR 3548), which was recently passed by the House Oversight and Government Reform ...

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December 15, 2008 NFIB.com - Report on the 110th Congress: Small Business Victories

H.R. 3548, the Plain Language in Government Communications Act This bill requires the federal government to write documents using simple and easy-to-understand language, and common documents like tax returns and veterans benefit forms ...

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