Still time to save us from daylight saving time
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make DST permanent starting in 2023, ending the twice-annual changing of clocks.
So why are we still changing our clocks every spring and fall?
Because last year the Sunshine Protection Act bill “hit a brick wall” in the U.S. House, according to The Hill.
Some lawmakers argued other matters were more important or asked for more research, the Hill reports.
Others worried that changing — or not changing — the clock could affect areas that rely on tourism or have large farming communities.
Good God, are confusion, disagreement and inaction the only talents our politicians have?
Nonetheless, Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who introduced the Sunshine Protection Act last year, is giving it another go.
The Sunshine Protection Act of 2023 — one of the few acts to have bipartisan support in the Senate — would make the clock change on March 12 the very LAST clock change in American history.
Our new Republican House has an opportunity to pass this bill into law and finally end our twice-a-year misery.
To ensure that outcome, we dog lovers are offering them this timely deal:
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