16 mars 1888 - Interstate Commerce Commision
Description:
This was the first regulatory agency established by the federal government. It aimed to ensure that railroad prices were fair, which protected midwestern farmers the most. This agency was established after the Supreme Court decided that the federal government,not state governments, had the power to regulate commerce in the Pacific Railway v. Illinois case.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 mars 1888
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 137 ans