The House of Representatives this week killed the bill to delay the transition to digital TV. The debate on this in Washington isn’t over, but it’s a good first step.Despite a lengthy and costly campaign to inform citizens about the DTV transition, neither the government nor the citizenship ...

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Saying it is doing well despite the downturn, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) today delivered some decent – if ever so slightly lower-than-expected – financial results.Verizon had earnings per share of 43 cents (diluted) and 61 cents (adjusted) in the fourth quarter of 2008. That compares ...

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It’s a vicious circle.Many companies, having already suffered down quarters, are cutting back. Others, in ok shape but uncertain how this financial crisis will play out, are preparing for the worst and making job and other cuts in a preemptive strike. That means fewer individuals and businesses ...

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