Clear writing seems to be a perennial topic. When I started work, the (retiring) lead editor in Directives had completed a series of writing classes and had incorporated her wisdom in the handbook. 10 years later Jimmy Carter came along and we had to certify that our regulations were clearly written.
Skip ahead to today and this Post piece describes a new effort. The problem is eternal, and the fight against jargon is worthy.
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