Trump pushes Senate to vote on permanent daylight saving time bill 'as soon as possible'
President Trump is pushing the Senate to quickly pass a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent year-round. The House already approved it with support from both parties, but some Senate Republicans oppose it because it would mean darker mornings in winter in their states. Trump argues the change would be better for fighting crime.
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3 developments- Aug 12Let's split the difference between daylight and standard time
- Aug 13Trump pushes Senate to vote on permanent daylight saving time bill 'as soon as possible'
- Aug 14Reporter's Notebook: Daylight saving time fight puts Senate up against a ticking clock
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‘Get it done,’ Trump says, urging Senate to pass permanent daylight saving time bill
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