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Daylight Saving Time Goes Permanent | Spokane News
The House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent — goodbye, twice-yearly clock flips. With 308 votes to 117, the bill heads to the Senate, promising no more sleep disruptions or car crashes, and more evening light in winter to boost the economy. But critics warn of darker mornings, especially for kids, and airlines fear global travel chaos. President Trump backs the change, but senators like Tom Cotton are pushing back. It’s not the first time — we tried it in WWII and 1974, but it fizzled. Now lawmakers say our routines have evolved, and it’s time to ditch the “spring forward…
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