Daylight Savings Passes the Senate Unanimously

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The Sunshine Protection Act was introduced by Marco Rubio (R-FL) and passed unanimously in the Senate.

The idea for daylight savings (DST) came from Benjamin Franklin as a way to save energy. It eventually became widespread and finally a federal law in the US in 1966.

Some states opted out of observing DST.

Arizona, American Samoa, Hawaii, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands do not lose an hour during their days – except for protected lands of the Navajo Native American tribe in Arizona, who do observe the time change.

The time change has been the subject of debate for decades. Marco Rubio submitted a bill to make DST permanent since the reason for the switch is no longer an issue.

It would result in longer days and a decrease in seasonal depression.

“I know this is not the most important issue confronting America, but it’s one of those issues where there’s a lot of agreement,” Senator Marco Rubio, one of the bill’s sponsors, said. “If we can get this passed, we don’t have to do this stupidity anymore.

“Pardon the pun, but this is an idea whose time has come.”

It passed the Senate and everyone was on board – it was unanimous. Now it goes to the House. It’s not known if Speaker Pelosi supports it or if Biden will sign it.

So, what do you think? Do you like the idea?

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GuvGeek
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GuvGeek
2 years ago

In a modern world where people work flex time DST is ridiculous. Why is the Congress wasting time with this when they should be holding hearings on the 2020 Election Fraud and Impeaching the President?

Anonymous
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Anonymous
2 years ago

This works for me. Daylight later at night is great and a safety factor. People worried about kids going to school in the dark? They do now in late November through early January. What’s the difference in adding another month or two? But they’ll have more daylight in the evening for after school activities so will be going home in daylight when they’re more likely to and they’ll be easier to be seen. Furthermore I remember the last real job I had when I got off at 1700 and by the time I got home it was fully dark. It was dark when I left for work and dark when I got home, very depressing.

Adonis
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Adonis
2 years ago

This is the most burning problem for Washington ruling elites on both sides. Forget raging inflation, skyrocketing energy prices, out if sight national debt, nothing to see here.

The Prisoner
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The Prisoner
2 years ago

The government should not be able to change the time. We as animals need to see the gradual sunlight changes day to day and not have a sudden 1 hour alteration. The government does not own time or our clocks. The DC altered the time changes a few years ago, adding more confusion.

Silver Shamrock
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Silver Shamrock
2 years ago

This was because of AOC (CPUSA/CCP)?
Doubtful San Fran drunk or Emperor Depends will be onboard.

O/T-FIB ten most wanted list has the 1960 escapees from Alcatraz as the only whitey cracka kulaks!