Daylight Saving Time: A Persistent Tradition
Despite the government shutdown, states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware must switch to daylight saving time, as mandated by the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
As fall arrives, the early darkness sparks frustration, reminding us that it's time to change our clocks. Although many Americans wish to abolish this twice-yearly time change, state and federal governments seem unwilling to do so.
The reality is that both state and federal governments seem unwilling to abandon this habit.
The time change is not affected by the government shutdown, as citizens can adjust their clocks without needing approval or annual budgets. Therefore, the shutdown is not an excuse for not changing our clocks.
Author's Summary
Daylight saving time persists despite government shutdown.
- Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware must switch to daylight saving time.
- The Uniform Time Act of 1966 mandates this time change.
- The government shutdown does not affect the time change.