--------------------------------------------------------------------- The Evening Bridge - January 18, 2006 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORY - DirecTV said it would offer a family-friendly programming package in mid-April, aligning itself with several cable companies that have recently began selling the option to consumers. The 40 channel- plus Total Choice Family package will sell for $34.99 a month and will include local broadcast channels, the company said.
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