
      The Commission may inquire into the management of the business of
    all carriers subject to this chapter, and shall keep itself
    informed as to the manner and method in which the same is conducted
    and as to technical developments and improvements in wire and radio
    communication and radio transmission of energy to the end that the
    benefits of new inventions and developments may be made available
    to the people of the United States. The Commission may obtain from
    such carriers and from persons directly or indirectly controlling
    or controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with,
    such carriers full and complete information necessary to enable the
    Commission to perform the duties and carry out the objects for
    which it was created.

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