Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Rail Roads-

Elkins Act 1903: -Supported By Theodore Roosevelt
-It placed heavy fines on railroad companies that gave rebates and on shippers that accepted rebates.

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HepBurn Act 1906: -Restricted Free passes.
- Extended the Interstate Commerce Commission to include express companies, sleeping-car companies, and pipelines.
- The commission was given authority to nullify existing rates and stipulate maximum rates.

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