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Trump singles out Senate Republican over opposition to daylight saving bill
What happened
President Trump called out Senator Tom Cotton on Friday for holding up the Sunshine Protection Act, which was approved by the House in July. The bill aims to make daylight saving time permanent. Senator Cotton is part of a small faction in his party that opposes ending standard time, which maintains morning light at the expense of evening brightness.
Why it matters
The outcome of the bill has implications for the daily lives of Americans, who are divided on the issue of daylight saving time. Public opinion is split, with 56% preferring permanent daylight saving time and 42% wanting only standard time. The bill's fate relies on Senate approval.
Key facts
- The Sunshine Protection Act was approved by the House in July.
- Over 300 House members, including nearly 200 Republicans and over a hundred Democrats, voted to pass the bill.
- Polling shows most Americans dislike the current seasonal system.
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