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House Rejects Digital TV Delay

Republicans argue deferral will cost broadcasters

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(Newser) – The House defeated a bill today to delay the switch to all-digital television, the Washington Post reports. The vote comes two days after the Senate approved extending the deadline to June 12 from Feb. 17, and is a defeat for congressional Democrats and the Obama administration, who want to give consumers more time. House Republicans argued that a delay would cost millions for broadcasters who have prepared for the transition.

One of the most thoughtful gifts may be to help a friend, family member or someone in need make the transition to digital television (DTV) ahead of the February 2009 switch.
One of the most thoughtful gifts may be to help a friend, family member or someone in need make the transition to digital television (DTV) ahead of the February 2009 switch.   (PRNewsFoto)
The House defeated a bill today that would have delayed the digital transition.
The House defeated a bill today that would have delayed the digital transition.   (AP Photo)
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_jake
Jan 28, 09 2:17 PM CST
Just as I was about to think the Congress did not understand 'consequences' - well, at least the House. Let us trust this will end, not resurrect until it passes. Reply
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Newser001
Jan 28, 09 6:42 PM CST
Understand, most stations will still pull their stations analog signal/power on 2/17 due to expenses. Who wants to run 2 signals, pay 2x power bills...? Especially in this economic environment? Stations are only obligated to run analog signals until 2/17 @ 24.00 hrs (unless Congress redresses - doubtful). Ready or not, here it comes.
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cityeyes
Jan 28, 09 2:21 PM CST
I just don't understand why this was even brought up in the first place. People who aren't ready at this point will NEVER be ready no matter how long we delay the transition. The commercials have been running nonstop on just about every channel for a year now. My freaking grandfather, as resistant to change as he is, has been ready for this for at least six months. This is a guy who still has an AOL account. Reply
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airron14
Jan 28, 09 3:11 PM CST
The reason that was cited at the beginning was that they ran out of money for their coupons. This means that people who tried to prepare for the transition couldn't because they didn't have the money.
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AClotfelter
Jan 28, 09 4:11 PM CST
airron > Yes, the people who waited till the last minute got screwed, but these coupons have been available for awhile... you can't wait around forever
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