The AP reports that beginning in October, the federal government must start writing all new or substantially revised documents produced for the public in plain English. That is, no more "heretofores," "hereinafters," or "thereunders." President Obama signed the Plain Writing Act last fall after encouragement from the "plain English" movement to bring the government's jargon back down to Earth.

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Some possible examples:Instead of:or:Expect:and:"It is requested," might instead read as "please." "It is required" as "you must.""Federal writers are not supposed to be creating great literature," says Anetta Cheek, a leader of the plain language movement. "You are communicating requirements, how to get benefits, how to stay safe and healthy, and other information to help people in their lives."