commissions
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For most of American history, Congress created new boards or commissions with a specific mission, such as regulating railroad rates in the 1880s or nuclear power in the 1970s.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
"How many more raids, how many more commissions, how many more bribes, how much more money in bags?" he said.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
On May 1, 1975, the Securities and Exchange Commission eliminated fixed-rate brokerage commissions.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
A more practical concern: reduced commissions can make it harder to bring other agents to the table.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Since he hadn’t paid me any commissions, I was only taking what I was owed.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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