Even after the Senate voted in favor of passing the DTV transition delay, the House effectively killed it today.
The defeat was a setback for the Obama administration and Hill Democrats, who are concerned that too many Americans are not ready to get digital programming. House Republicans have argued that postponing the date would cause confusion for consumers and cost millions for broadcasters who have planned to make the transition.
The bill that came out of the Senate did not say how costs associated with postponing the date would be covered.
With only about 3 weeks left until the transition, Congress is running out of time if they really want this bill to pass.