WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:

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Rep. Simpson Supports Making Daylight Savings Time Permanent

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WASHINGTON- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act, a bipartisan bill that would make Daylight Savings Time permanent year-round and end the twice-annual clock change. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL).