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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Part of The push to make daylight saving time permanent, from the House vote to the Senate
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4 sourcesPermanent daylight saving time: ‘Get it done,’ Trump says, urging Senate to end time change
‘Get it done,’ Trump says, urging Senate to pass permanent daylight saving time bill
Trump Renews Push to Pass Bill That Would Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
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9 sources‘Get it done,’ Trump says, urging Senate to pass permanent daylight saving time bill
Trump renews pressure on Senate to pass bill making daylight savings time permanent
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7 sourcesReporter's Notebook: Daylight saving time fight puts Senate up against a ticking clock
‘Get it done,’ Trump says, urging Senate to pass permanent daylight saving time bill
Trump resumes push for Senate to make daylight savings time permanent
Sheldon H. Jacobson: This is the wrong way to handle daylight saving time
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4 developments- Aug 12Commentary: This is the wrong way to handle daylight saving time
- Aug 13Trump Renews Push to Pass Bill That Would Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
- Aug 14Daylight saving time battle pits Senate GOP against Trump
- Aug 16Trump pushes Senate to vote on permanent daylight saving time bill 'as soon as possible'
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