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Digital TV transition delay bill fails to pass in House
Digital TV transition delay bill fails to pass in House
In an absolutely shocking move, the United States House of Representatives has failed to pass the digital TV transition delay bill that was all but certain to fly through just days ago. The bill needed two-thirds of the votes of the House under "special rules adopted for the vote," and ...
House fails to pass digital TV delay bill | Technology
reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An effort to delay the February 17 deadline for a nationwide switch to digital... television failed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday after Republicans blocked the move. The legislation is backed by President Barack ... (more) House fails to pass digital TV delay bill | ...
The Associated Press: Senate nears deal to delay digital TV transition
google.com — 11 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate appeared close to agreement late Thursday on a bill to... delay next month's planned transition from analog to digital television broadcasting to June 12 setting the stage for a vote early next week. Senate ... (more) The Associated Press: Senate nears deal to delay digital ...
Senate passes bill to delay digital TV switch | Technology
reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate passed a bill on Monday to delay the nationwide switch to digital... TV signals, giving consumers nearly four more months to prepare. The transition date would move to June 12 from February 17 under the bill that was ... (more) Senate passes bill to delay digital TV switch | ...
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The Digital TV Transition Is a Go For February 17
GeekSugar — ... to make the digital television transition easier for Americans - by changing the original February 17 date until June 12 -  did not pass yesterday in the US House of Representatives. ...

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