So, Obama? What’s going on here? The Senate and The House of Representatives both passed the DTV Delay Act that made the analog switch-off optional until June 12, 2009. But Obama hasn’t signed the damn bill yet! What’s he doing? There is nothing more important than American television. Forget the economy, sign this bill into law and lets confuse millions of American’s when some analog signals stay lit on February 17.
This bill needs to be signed so broadcasters and content providers can update their PSAs with the new date. Plus, since the switch is now optional, some stations need to explain why their particular station is shutting down analog signals while ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX stations are waiting until June 12. Oh man, I’m confused right now. Thank goodness for cable.
What he is doing is going through a 3 day ‘comment period’ where constituents can comment on the legislation via the web. He will do this for all bills prior to his signature. The DTV delay bill is the first to go through this comment period.
Right, so let’s do the math….bill passed on Feb 4th….today is the 11th…..so wtf? This whole delay was his idea, so maybe he can pick up his stupid pen so tv stations can move forward.
This whole thing is ridiculous. Even if he signs it, some stations will switch, some won’t, and even more confusion. Disgusting and a total failure of execution by politicians and bureaucrats.