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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Part of The push to make daylight saving time permanent, from the House vote to the Senate
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5 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Left take here.
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now?
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10 sourcesHouse 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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8 sourcesAmerica already tried permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now?