The Digital Television Transition: Government and Industry Perspectives Full Committee Wednesday, October 17, 2007 02:30 PM SR - 253 View Archive Webcast   At this hearing, the Committee will explore the status of the digital television transition including consumer education efforts, the operation and implementation of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration converter box program, and other issues related to a smooth and effective transition from analog to digital television.   Majority Statements Daniel K. Inouye Minority Statements Ted Stevens Witnesses Opening Remarks Panel 1 The Honorable John Kneuer Assistant Secretary of Commerce, Communications and Information National Telecommunications Information Administration The Honorable Jonathan S. Adelstein Commissioner Federal Communications Commission Panel 2 Mr. Jon Gieselman Senior Vice President, Advertising and Public Relations DIRECTV, Inc. Mr. David Rehr President and CEO National Association of Broadcasters Mr. John Lawson President and CEO Association of Public Television Stations Mr. Mark A. Pearl Executive Director Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition Mr. Kyle McSlarrow President and CEO National Cable & Telecommunications Association