The possibility that Congress may not delay the digital TV transition, despite a request from President Barack Obama, was raised today by the sudden cancellation of a House committee’s expected vote on a bill changing the DTV switch date. The cancellation doesn’t necessarily mean that House Democrats...
Consumers Union is asking Congress and the White House to delay the digital TV transition from Feb. 17, citing problems with the government coupon program for DTV converter boxes and other worries. In letters today to President George W. Bush, President-elect Barack Obama and U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman,...
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Filed under: Broadcast, Digital, DTV, Barack Obama, NTIA, Henry Waxman, Ed Markey, Department of Commerce, Consumers Union, George Bush