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politicalnewslive.blogspot.com - 1/27/2009
Video: Delay coming to digital TV switch
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The transition from analog to digital television broadcasting will be pushed back by four months, after members of Congress became concerned too many viewers would see their sets go dark next month.
reuters.com - 1/28/2009
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 | ...
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google.com - 1/23/2009
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 ...
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reuters.com - 1/27/2009
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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