TV converter-box coupons expiring before use

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Gadgets  Tue, 06/10/2008 - 15:54

Some Americans are finding the government-issued coupons used to help pay for digital television converter boxes are expiring before they can be redeemed, House lawmakers said Tuesday.


 

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