Published 1/9/2009
at L.A. Times - Politics
Millions lack the necessary gear and risk blank screens when the switch occurs. Obama seeks a postponement.
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The transition to digital television next month has been hailed as the biggest advance in over-the-air TV since the advent of color, but it's shaping up as a black eye for the government and risks leaving millions of viewers without a picture.
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