APTS is asking Bush Administration for $699 million over 5 years ...
APTS is asking Bush Administration for $699 million over 5 years for public TV’s conversion to digital, APTS spokeswoman said. Last year, APTS asked for only $450 million over 5 years, strategy that was controversial within PTV industry, where…
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consensus was $771 million was needed. President Clinton asked for $450 million, but Congress declined to appropriate forward funding for DTV and gave only $44 million of $110 that he sought for FY 2001. This year, with PTV facing 2003 deadline to convert to digital, “it’s getting serious for Congress,” APTS spokeswoman said. “They've got to find a way to help us out.” She said PTV’s request wasn’t for straight $140 million per year, but rather contained “a little more upfront” to help stations meet 2003 date.