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Trump Urges Senate to Pass Permanent Daylight Saving Time
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- President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to pass permanent daylight-saving time.
- Trump blames Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas for stalling the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act.
- The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act, 308-117, in July.
- Cotton argues permanent daylight-saving would leave winter mornings dark for children and commuters.
- Trump says extra evening daylight reduces crime, traffic accidents and benefits health, sports, tourism and retail.