Switch to digital TV expected to be rescheduled - Los Angeles Times

The Senate votes to defer the transition from February to June, which would give millions of households time to prepare.

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By Jim Puzzanghera January 27, 2009 Reporting from Washington -- People who aren't ready for next month's nationwide switch to all-digital broadcast TV are likely to get a four-month extension after the Senate voted Monday to delay the conversion until June. The move follows President Obama's call for a postponement after a $1.5-billion government program to help viewers buy special converter boxes temporarily ran out of money this month. Obama's proposed $825-billion stimulus legislation includes $650 million to help replenish the program.

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