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Spectrum Auctions and Deficit Reduction: FY2006 Budget Reconciliation

Description: Congressional policymakers are seeking a way to accelerate the nation’s transition to digital television and to expedite the transfer of certain radio frequency channels from the broadcast industry to public safety and commercial users no later than 2009.
Date: October 31, 2005
Creator: Moore, Linda K. & Kruger, Lennard G.
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Deficit Reduction and Spectrum Auctions: FY2006 Budget Reconciliation

Description: The Congressional Budget Office has informally estimated a value of $10 billion from auction proceeds for these commercial channels; many believe the amount could be higher. Broadcasters are holding this valuable spectrum (channels 52-69) but would be required to relinquish it after the transition to digital television (DTV) is achieved. Without a hard deadline, the transition to digital television has been delayed and the spectrum has not been made available for other uses. Congress anticipate… more
Date: October 20, 2005
Creator: Moore, Linda K. & Kruger, Lennard G.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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