DTV Coupon Program Out of Money

Thelasko writes "It appears that the US Government's digital converter box program is running out of money. If you sign up after the program runs out of money, you will receive your voucher if the program receives more funding. Older analog televisions will no longer work without a converter box after February 17."

Re:yaay

[Ethanol-fueled]

They probably spent half the money on that spiffy website anyway.

Re:Not surprising in the least...

[fuzzyfuzzyfungus]

Man, I sure hate being denied my free money. Only an arrogant bureaucrat could be so mean.

Re:yaay

[fuzzyfuzzyfungus]

Not really a surprise. Voting against TV would be, politically, about as sensible as voting for the "Islamopedophile encouragement and anti-jesus act of 2009".

Re:yaay

[Majik Sheff]

I'd love to compare the current U.S. to the faltering Roman empire but there's a football game on. Has anyone seen my welfare check?

Re:Why is the government even subsidizing this?

[JCSoRocks]

1. Subscribe to newsletter
2. Read newsletter
3. ????
4. Profit!

Maybe kids will play outside,

[psnyder]

or people will start to read books.

Re:Why is the government even subsidizing this?

[HTH NE1]

Collect some cans along the road and turn them in to buy your converter.

I'd rather collect some TVs along the road and turn them into a sculpture of a triceratops.

Re:Why is the government even subsidizing this?

[jank1887]

ok, i admit. it's not for weather. it's so that when dancing with the stars goes out with the storm I ... I mean my wife ... can switch to OTA and not miss the witty commentary. No radio help there.