Must See TV: Ensuring Americans Stay Connected through Transition to Digital
Summary:
Congress needs to appropriate funds that will help elderly, poor, and
rural Americans who are most dependent on television make the
transition. We need an ongoing research effort to make sure that
messages about the planned coupon program are effective for these
populations, and we need outreach efforts that fund and engage
grassroots groups and direct service providers who work with these
populations.
Description:
This article outlines the actions Congress must take to ensure that the DTV transition includes provisions for public interest programming and that millions of television viewers do not get "unplugged" in the process.
Date:
Sept 2007
Center for American Progress
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