The digital revolution must be televised nationwide

THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION MUST BE TELEVISED NATIONWIDE
[SOURCE: The Hill, AUTHOR: Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii)]
[Commentary] A revolution is coming to television sets across this country. The rewards of a successful digital television (DTV) transition are enormous. Yet a recent poll from the National Association of Broadcasters suggests that only 1 in 10 Americans know when the digital transition is coming. To ensure success, we must draw up a battle plan. At the federal level, this responsibility falls principally on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The time has come to manage the mechanics of the transition with the American public in mind. First, to get this done right, the administration should establish a federal, interagency DTV Task Force, co-chaired by leadership at the FCC and NTIA. The DTV Task Force would determine how best to marshal existing resources across the federal government and advise Congress as to what additional measures may be necessary to ensure a smooth transition. Second, as we develop this national effort, it is imperative that we match our work with local needs and strategies. Finally, we must enhance transparency and accountability for the digital transition. Indeed, success will require that we regularly measure data in each television market.
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