Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Congress poised to delay end of analog TV to June

I really don't see the point of delaying it, it's coming, just get it over with and deal with the problems now, rather then in 4 months. Especially since it's a CHOICE if broadcasters want to stop transmitting in analog. More confusion if anything.

Myway article

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is poised to grant a four-month delay in the upcoming shutdown of analog TV broadcasts, though broadcasters still will be allowed to go all-digital earlier if they want.

The House was expected to vote late Tuesday or Wednesday on a bill that would shift the analog TV shutdown to June 12 from Feb. 17. The Senate unanimously approved the idea Monday night, in a victory for the Obama administration and Democratic lawmakers who argue that too many Americans wouldn't be ready to get digital broadcasts by Feb. 17.

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