| Summary: | 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), proposed postponement of digital transition, 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, reception of digital signals, status of DTV public education, DTV test pilot program in Wilmington, N.C., the Short-Term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act, and the DTV Border Fix Act. Addresses other key issues and legislative activity.
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