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Trump Pushes for Permanent DST | Durham News
Trump’s pushing Congress to make Daylight Saving Time permanent—already passed in the House but stalled in the Senate—claiming it’ll simplify life, boost kids’ sleep, and ease seasonal depression. But farmers fear economic harm from later sunrises in winter, and sleep experts warn of morning safety risks for children commuting in the dark. The U.S. has tried this twice before: during WWII and under Nixon in the 70s, both times ending in failure due to rising accidents. With the President backing the change, the Senate’s vote could decide whether convenience wins out over safety and economics…
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