Satellite TV Legislation Nears Conclusion

[SatelliteGuys Reporter]

The Satellite Home Viewers Improvement Act SHVIA that allows direct broadcast satellite DBS services to broadcast local channels likely will be renewed but a compromise still needs to be worked out between separate House and Senate versions of the legislation. A final version of the bill could be presented on the House floor this week but no guarantee exists that it could be approved by Friday when Congress is scheduled to adjourn for the November election.

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