Transition to Digital Television : Is America Ready.

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. 17, 2009. Discusses background on digital television (DTV), reasons for transition to DTV, who...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
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Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.
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