Looks like America *IS* ready for change...
http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/28/d...pass-in-house/
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In an absolutely shocking move, the United States House of Representatives has failed to pass the digital TV transition delay bill that was all but certain to fly through just days ago. The bill needed two-thirds of the votes of the House under "special rules adopted for the vote," and reportedly, the vote was just 258 to 168 in favor of changing the date.

Developing...
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