Will clocks change this year? Where things stand for bill seeking to make daylight saving time permanent
President Trump has renewed calls for Senators to approve the Sunshine Protection Act, which would effectively kill the biannual clock change.
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What happenedPresident Trump has renewed calls for Senators to approve the Sunshine Protection Act, which would effectively kill the biannual clock change.
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CenterWill clocks change this year? Where things stand for bill seeking to make daylight saving time permanent
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