The Hepburn Act of 1906:
A) was the first federal law regulating labor standards
B) said that coal miners were required to be paid in cash
C) in effect outlawed the Northern Securities Company
D) regulated the meatpacking industry
E) authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to set maximum rates for railroads

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The Hepburn Act of 1906 authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to set maximum railroad rates and extended its jurisdiction, which was a significant step in federal regulation of the railroads.