Congressman Believes Federal Regulations Are Badly Written

One congressman thinks federal regulations are so badly written, most people can't understand them. Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) wants to extend the Plain Language Act to cover regulations. The act was signed into law in October. It requires agencies to sharpen their written communication skills. But it stops with publications and websites. Braley says poorly written regulations can be expensive for small business. He says that unlike big businesses, the little guys don't have teams of accountants and lawyers to help them figure out what new regulations mean.