Senate Approves 2009 DTV Transition

The U.S. Senate Wednesday approved Feb. 17, 2009 as the transition date from analog to digital TV broadcasting, following the House's vote to do the same earlier in the week. The bill contains a provision for a $1.5 billion digital-to-analog converter subsidy program, which will enable consumers who still own analog TVs to receive two $40 coupons towards the purchase of converters.

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