WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Twelve civil society organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. The letter, which includes input from a wide array of advocacy groups, argues that the plan does not adequately address the necessary consumer protections and competition standards that the FTC is mandated to uphold. The organizations criticized the draft's intent to l  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and 32 academic associations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining its apprehensions regarding proposed changes to the integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS), specifically focusing on the introduction of the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS). Representing over 1,700 private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the nat  more