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George Radanovich: gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, madam speaker. i rise today in opposition to the digital television delay bill that the house ll be voting on under suspension today. this details the d.t.v.

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George Radanovich: transition date of february 17 and undermines the government's ability -- government's credibility with consumers and broadcasterers who have prepared for the -- broadcasters who have prepared for this relying on the spectrum that they purchased to be available. the bill also facilitates the need for 50 million in the stimulus to be spent on a converter box coupon program but does not get a single person off the coupon waiting list. finally the bill prevents spectrum from being cleared for the first responders and emergency communications. delaying the transition is

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Lois Capps: expensive for our broadcasters, will slow down broadband services and has dangerous implications for public safety. therefore, i urge my colleagues to keep the digital transition on the right path and oppose senate bill 328. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california