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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

I haven’t bought or sold property since the National Association of Realtors ruling that decoupled buyer’s and seller’s agent commissions.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Only after he had visited both villages would he decide which potters were to receive commissions.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park