To cut $2,000,000,000 from the converter box subsidy program.

1. Replaces “$3,000,000,000” with “$1,000,000,000”

   ReplacesPage 94, line 7Printed page

   In S. 1932 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (c) Payments Authorized.--The Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary's designee shall make payments from the Fund in the following amounts, for the following programs, and in the following order:

   (1) [struck: $3,000,000,000][inserted: $1,000,000,000] for a program to assist consumers in the purchase of converter boxes that convert a digital television signal to an analog television signal, and any amounts unexpended or unobligated at the conclusion of the program shall be used for the program described in paragraph (3).

   (2) $200,000,000 for a program to convert low-power television stations and television translator stations from analog to digital, and any amounts unexpended or unobligated at the conclusion of the program shall be used for the program described in paragraph (3).

   Original wording

   On page 94, line 7, strike “$3,000,000,000” and insert “$1,000,000,000”.

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