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jan 1, 1903 - Elkins Act

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- A Progressive Era federal law passed under Theodore Roosevelt that strengthened the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) by prohibiting railroads from giving rebates to preferred customers
- It aimed to curb rebate "evils" and end discriminatory, unequal freight rates, imposing heavy fines on both railroads and shippers

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