Extension of Daylight Saving

Lawmakers are hoping to complete the energy legislation this week.
One interesting consequence of this would be the extension of daylight
saving time by one month in an effort to conserve more energy. In April
the House approved a proposal to add a month in the spring and another
in the fall. However, some senators reported about complains from
farmers that a 2-month extension could adversely affect livestock. Also,
airline officials said it would complicate scheduling of international flights.

Finally, House and Senate negotiators agreed to begin daylight-saving
time 3 weeks earlier, on the 2nd Sunday in March, and extend it by 1
week to the 1st Sunday in November.

As one member of the House pointed out, the extension means daylight
saving time will continue through Halloween, adding to safety. Kids across
the nation will soon rejoice because they'll have another hour of daylight
trick-or-treating!