Anne Veigle

Stevens Seeking Consensus on DTV Bill That Avoids 'Byrd Rule'

Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 20, 2005 - 9:33am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:32pm

The Senate Commerce Committee is to consider today a bill that would set a hard date (April 7, 2009) for the end of analog TV broadcasts in the US. But, as senators are want to do, a number of Republicans are planning to add amendments to a bill drafted by Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska.

Senate Digital TV Bill Sets April 2009 'Hard Date'

Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 17, 2005 - 7:29am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:18pm

Analog television broadcasting would go dark on April 7, 2009, under draft digital television legislation by the Senate Commerce Committee.

Congress Promises DTV Action for Emergency Communications

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 30, 2005 - 8:47am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:04pm

Emergency communications would get a major boost if Congress passes digital television transition legislation freeing spectrum for public safety uses.

Civil Rights Groups Urge Congress to Close 'Digital Divide'

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 28, 2005 - 7:35am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:01pm

"This debate will be about who gets to speak and for what price."

DTV Bill Gets New Life with Oct. 26 Reconciliation Deadline

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 14, 2005 - 11:16am
Last updated: July 10, 2008 - 9:41pm

Senate leadership set Oct. 26 as the new deadline for budget reconciliation, which puts DTV legislation back on track for consideration while giving lawmakers time to deal with funding for Hurricane Katrina.

Stabenow, Biden Push Emergency Communications Funding

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 14, 2005 - 11:10am
Last updated: July 11, 2008 - 7:04am

Sens. Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Biden (D-Del.) Tuesday introduced amendments to the Commerce-State-Justice appropriations bill that would add money for emergency communications equipment.