DTV Delayed? No, says House of Reps
House Republicans have voted No on a bill that would have moved the digital television transition date originally scheduled for Feb. 17, 2009 to June 12, 2009.
The DTV Delay bill had been originally passed by the Senate on Tuesday, but needed two thirds majority votes from the House to receive approval. Voting outcome was 258 in favor and 168 against, having narrowly missed the two thirds approval mark.
According to the AP, opposing House Reps had voiced conceren about added costs involved for television broadcasters who have spent several years preparing for the February digital transition.
Other measures could be drafted to postpone the DTV Transition, but time is running out with less than a month left.
January 28, 2009 | Filed Under DTV | HD News | 3 Comments
