Now the House passes bill to delay digital TV switch
Guess the last-minute rush for digital converter boxes and digital HDTV sets will have to wait for another four months.
The New York Times reported earlier today that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill to delay the deadline for requiring consumers to switch to digital TV, which was originally set for Feb. 17.
However, television stations will be allowed to switch over to their digital signals before the new deadline, which could result in some people losing their signals before they can upgrade their TVs.
The House voted 264-158 to extend the deadline to June 12. The Senate already passed a similar bill last week. President Obama is expected to sign the bill.
Yay for procrastination! At least until June… ;-P
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