Daylight saving time explained

POSTED: 11:22 AM Nov 04 2011   UPDATED: 7:57 AM Mar 08 2013
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What's behind the tradition of turning our clocks ahead each spring?

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Contrary to popular belief, no federal rule mandates that states or territories observe daylight saving time.

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