President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting, arguing that too many Americans who rely on analog TV sets to pick up over-the-air channels won't be ready.
In a letter to key lawmakers Thursday, Obama transition team co-chair John Podesta noted that the Commerce Department has run out of money for coupons to subsidize digital TV converter boxes for consumers. People who don't have cable or satellite service or a new TV with a digital tuner will need the converter boxes to keep their older analog sets working. Ed Kostiuk ,OCEM Emergency Manager Response Coordinator ESF8 State & FEMA Region VI Liaison Officer Oklahoma State Dept. of Health (405) 271-0900 Office (Active 24/7/365) (405) 850-2311 Cell (405) 202-9196 Blackberry (405) 609-1647 Home (877) 424-0079 Satellite Phone (405) 522-0181 (Only active during disasters) [email protected] [email protected] As a professional Emergency Manager, I will ensure timely, appropriate and reliable emergency management information utilizing situational awareness reports provided to me. When a disaster strikes, I will work closely with my public and private partners to deliver timely and appropriate assistance to our citizens. -- Posted By Breaking News to Break News at 1/08/2009 11:04:00 PM
