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Broadcasters and viewers have had February 17, 2009 circled on their calendars for some time. That’s the day analog television broadcasts are supposed to become a thing of the past in the US. Earlier this week, the Senate approved a delay of the DTV transition to June, but what’s going to happen now is anyone’s guess after the House rejected the delay Wednesday.

The delay was actually supported by 258 congressmen, but House rules require a two-thirds majority for an expedited vote with no debate.

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