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jun 29, 1906 - Hepburn Act

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The Hepburn Act of 1906 limited the power of big railroad companies that overcharged people and businesses, fixing a problem of industrial capitalism. It also helped city growth by making transportation fairer and reduced political corruption by stopping railroads from bribing government officials.

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jun 29, 1906
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~ 119 years ago