Citing Katrina, Experts Step Up Push For Digital TV Transition

Chloe Albanesius writes:  "... When broadcasters make the transition to digital signals, it will free more spectrum for use by public safety agencies in communicating across jurisdictions. Digital television "is about public safety, it's about the emergency response and it's about Katrina," Digital television "is about public safety, it's about the emergency response and it's about Katrina," Cheryl Leanza, principal legislative council for the National League of Cities, told a Capitol Hill luncheon sponsored by the New America Foundation. "The idea that we would set aside this issue ... is a little mystifying," she declared. ..."  Link:  National Journal's Insider Update.