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Federal Communications Commissioner Robert McDowell talked about the state of the transition to digital television, the government’s role in… read more

Federal Communications Commissioner Robert McDowell talked about the state of the transition to digital television, the government’s role in how Internet providers send information over their networks, and how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) might be affected by a new administration. Topics included the transition to digital television broadcasting in Wilmington, North Carolina, at noon on Monday, September 8, 2008, and what the results of that test program mean for the nationwide transition set for February 17, 2009.

The guest host was Ted Hearn.

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Telecommunications Issues

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Program ID:
281002-1
Category:
Interview
Format:
Interview
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 13, 2008 | 6:24pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Sep 15, 2008 | 8:09pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Sep 13, 2008 | 6:24pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 15, 2008 | 8:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 15, 2008 | 8:09pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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