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Congressional Debate Over Daylight Saving Bill

Updated 2026-07-16 17:40 UTC 2 sources Neutral

A new daylight saving bill in Congress is facing opposition from Orthodox Jewish groups, who argue it would disrupt morning prayer services and affect work schedules.

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NPR
Orthodox Jewish organizations say the bill, if passed, would force morning prayer services to start after 9 a.m. in some parts of the country, making observant Jews late for work and school.
2026-07-16 17:24 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Thursday that widespread Democratic support in the House for an amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel is “a sign of shifting perceptions.” “I was the only Republican to say that, you know, ‘Yes, we need to not send American tax dollars overseas,’” Massie said on MS
2026-07-16 17:31 UTC
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