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Broadcast television is in trouble. Stations are asking Washington for help.

Los Angeles Times · Stephen Battaglio · last updated
As television station owners gathered in Las Vegas this week for the annual National Assn. of Broadcasters convention, they sent an urgent message to Washington that could be summed up in one word — “Help.” Streaming video has siphoned away the traditional viewing audience.

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