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U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023, ending the twice-annual changing of clocks in a move promoted by supporters advocating brighter afternoons and more economic activity.
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Yeah good thing they changing their man I always forget...U.S. Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023, ending the twice-annual changing of clocks in a move promoted by supporters advocating brighter afternoons and more economic activity.
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Why do we set the clocks back?
Just as the name says, to ‘save daylight.’ After Germany and Britain adopted the practice, the US joined in in March 1918—with the idea that the extra hour of daylight would help home gardeners increase the Allies wartime food supply, according to almanac.com. Yet farmers bristled at the change, and it was withdrawn in 1920. It came back in 1941—again a war year—to save fuel and energy.
Just as the name says, to ‘save daylight.’ After Germany and Britain adopted the practice, the US joined in in March 1918—with the idea that the extra hour of daylight would help home gardeners increase the Allies wartime food supply, according to almanac.com. Yet farmers bristled at the change, and it was withdrawn in 1920. It came back in 1941—again a war year—to save fuel and energy.
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Why is there a push to end Daylight Saving Time?
Story at a glance Most Americans agree it’s time to do away with daylight saving time. But, if that does happen, it’s still up for debate whether the United States will permanently switch to Daylig…
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