Federal Insider: Plain Writing Act a work in progress for federal agencies

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, April 09, 2012 News from the Fed Page Plain Writing Act a work in progress for federal agencies Lisa Rein A 2010 law requiring that the federal government communicate more clearly with the American public is taking hold — slowly. More Federal Headlines GSA conference attendees motivated by $3,200 mentalist Health care recalls court ruling that is an equal-opportunity offender Nation's farmers, ranchers aging, USDA fears The Federal Eye Examples of confusing government-speak $400,000 in GSA employee gifts identified Federal Buzz: Was GSA conference the exception or the norm? Federal question of the week Are government conferences being portrayed unfairly? Do you see ways to trim conference expenses in your agency? On Leadership Lessons from the GSA scandal Tom Fox You work in a fishbowl. Be mindful that you are accountable to the American taxpayer and that somebody is likely watching. Federal Player of the Week Helping low-income Americans find jobs The Partnership for Public Service The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may be best known for its housing programs, but it also is deeply involved in helping low income Americans get opportunities for job training and employment. The voting database Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Explore the database House votes Senate votes Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy