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Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress
The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, but Orthodox Jewish organizations oppose it due to concerns about delayed morning prayers and communal prayer requirements. The bill faces uncertainty in the Senate, with Orthodox groups like Agudath Israel of America arguing it disrupts religious practices and work schedules.
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