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In Depth interviews - July 20

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , plain language , Tim McManus , Partnership for Public Service , Center for Plain Language , J. David Patterson

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Report finds mixed progress on plain language

A new report details mixed progress on a law requiring agencies to write using plain language when dealing with the public. The Center for Plain Language awarded the Agriculture Department an "A" for its efforts, the highest score of 12 large agencies and departments it surveyed. The Veterans Affairs Department, however, earned an "F" for its mostly incomplete progress.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , plain language , Plain Writing Act , USDA , VA , management

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One year after Plain Language Act, agencies still have 'long way to go'

Generally there has been a trend toward fewer convoluted, passive sentences, said Annetta Cheek, the chair of the Center for Plain Language.

Tags: Center for Plain Language , management , best practices , In Depth

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Awards honor best, worst in government speak

"Easy-reading" and "federal documents" usually don't go together in the same sentence. But here's your chance to recognize an agency or contractor that does it well, and one that doesn't.

Tags: mngt , best practices , transparency , Center for Plain Language ,

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DHS & HHS noted for language use

The I-94 form from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, received the Grand WonderMark Award from the Center for Plain Language for the worst and most unclear communication. Chairman Dr. Annetta Cheek tells us about the other winners and losers.

Tags: Federal Drive , newscast , Center for Plain Language , DHS , HHS , Wondermark , ClearMark

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Feds must stop writing gibberish under new law

Tags: plain language , Cass Sunstein , government-speak

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Plain writing award open for 2011

Sure, Johnny Fed can read, but if it's not written clearly, there's room for misunderstanding. The Center for Plain Language's Dr. Annetta Cheek, tells us about this year's awards for writing.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , best practices , Center for Plain Language ,

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How to adopt a plain-language strategy at your agency

Plain language is information you can find, understand, and use. The Federal Drive talks with Annetta Cheek with the Center for Plain Language.

Tags: Federal Drive , management , best practices , Center for Plain Language ,

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