Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Republicans to End US Clock Switching
The president published a lawmaker's phone number while urging passage of a bill to make daylight saving time permanent.
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US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on congressional Republicans to pass legislation ending the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks, publishing a lawmaker's personal cell phone number as part of his public campaign.
Trump has called for the passage of a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, ending the current system under which clocks are changed between standard time and daylight saving time twice a year.
The move marks an escalation in Trump's efforts to pressure lawmakers directly, using his public platform to call attention to the stalled legislation.
The push for a permanent time standard has drawn mixed reactions across the political spectrum, with supporters citing convenience and opponents raising concerns about the practical effects of the change.
It remains to be seen whether the renewed pressure will be enough to move the legislation forward in Congress.
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- Trump ramps up pressure on US Republicans to end US clock switching — Al Jazeera — All
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