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Permanent daylight saving time: Key figure backs plan to end ‘needless’ time change

Under the current system, most parts of the country “spring forward” and move clocks ahead one hour the second Sunday in March and “fall back” an hour the first Sunday in November when we move to standard time.

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What happened Under the current system, most parts of the country “spring forward” and move clocks ahead one hour the second Sunday in March and “fall back” an hour the first Sunday in November when we move to standard time.
The headline split The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) frames it as "Permanent daylight saving time: Key figure backs plan to end ‘needless’ time change". The Birmingham News (AL.com) frames it as "Permanent daylight saving time: Key figure backs plan to end ‘needless’ time change".
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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Jul 23, 7:17 PM

Permanent daylight saving time: Key figure backs plan to end ‘needless’ time change

Under the current system, most parts of the country “spring forward” and move clocks ahead one hour the second Sunday in March and “fall back” an hour the first Sunday in November when we m...

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The WeekNews report · Jul 23, 7:53 PM

The complications of permanent daylight saving time

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Consequences for health, religious practices and airline schedules

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OregonianNews report · Jul 23, 7:17 PM

Permanent daylight saving time: Key figure backs plan to end ‘needless’ time change

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Under the current system, most parts of the country “spring forward” and move clocks ahead one hour the second Sunday in March and “fall back” an hour the first Sunday in November when we m...

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The Birmingham News (AL.com)News report · Jul 23, 7:17 PM

Permanent daylight saving time: Key figure backs plan to end ‘needless’ time change

Under the current system, most parts of the country “spring forward” and move clocks ahead one hour the second Sunday in March and “fall back” an hour the first Sunday in November when we m...

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