America already tried - and failed - at permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now?
The twice-yearly changing of the clocks in the United States could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through. America has tried it before, most recently in the 1970s, and it didn't last.
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3 developments- Jul 14Only center coverage:House to vote on permanent daylight saving time. Here's what could happen next
- Jul 16America already tried - and failed - at permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now?
- Jul 18Only center coverage:House of Representatives passes bill that makes the shift to daylight saving time permanent
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Quiet for 73 daysLast development · Jul 18 — House of Representatives passes bill that makes the shift to daylight saving time permanent
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3 viewpointsHouse of Representatives passes bill that makes the shift to daylight saving time permanent
House to vote on permanent daylight saving time. Here's what could happen next
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2 viewpointsAmerica already tried permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now?