Feds Share Coupons to Help TV Transition

January 1, 2008 By JOHN DUNBAR, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Millions of $40 government coupons become available Tuesday to help low-tech television owners buy special converter boxes for older TVs that might not work after the switch to digital broadcasting.

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