“Permanent daylight savings time was repealed within a year because it didn't work.”
“More evening sunshine means more time with family and more time to enjoy our local restaurants, shops, and everything Florida has to offer.”
“Let's stop asking Americans to reset their clocks every March and November.”
“I certainly hope that Democrats won't now put politics ahead of support for our men and women in uniform.”

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On the recordJuly 14, 2026
Today, the number of Americans experiencing hunger is higher than it was during the worst point of the pandemic. Our communities are relying on our food banks even more.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Speaking at the launch of the Mobile Meals Program.

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