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Transition to Digital Television [electronic resource] : Is America Ready

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.
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23 pages : digital, PDF file
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Reviews issues relating to P.L. 109-171, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which includes a provision directing that over-the-air television broadcasts be provided in digital only format beginning on Feb. 18, 2009. Discusses background on digital television (DTV), reasons for transition to DTV, who is likely to be most affected, impact of transition on cable and satellite households, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration digital-to-analog converter box program, issues surrounding the conversion to digital broadcasting by low-power television stations, and the status of DTV public education. Addresses other key issues and legislative activity.
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ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection
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Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.
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