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DTV Presser Set For 100 Days Before Switch

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, NAB president David Rehr, NTIA assistant secretary Meredith Atwell Baker and PBS president Paula Kerger among those scheduled to speak.

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 11/3/2008 5:25:00 AM

Government and industry representatives on Nov. 10 will mark the 100th day until the Feb. 17, 2009 switch to digital TV with a press conference at the Newseum.

Among those scheduled to talk about the various initiatives--PSA campaigns, community outreach--being undertaken will be FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, National Association of Broadcasters President David Rehr, National Telecommunications & Information Administration acting assistant secretary Meredith Atwell Baker, and PBS President Paula Kerger.

NBC correspondent David Gregory will emcee the event.

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