The federal government is lending a helping hand to some TV stations that have gotten lost in the digital shuffle.

Congress has now decided to give people four more months to prepare for the upcoming transition from analog to digital TV broadcasting.

The House has defeated a bill to postpone the upcoming transition from analog to digital television broadcasting by four months to June 12.

Could the federal government delay the switch to digital television? Given a growing list of glitches with the transition, there’s momentum building to push back the transition date.

The government mandated switch from analog to digital cable is just over a month away.  Wednesday night, Augusta’s local TV stations teamed up with Comcast to make sure you’re ready.  WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

In the Consumer Alert, we would like to remind you about the digital television switch. Wednesday night, we’re going to offer you an opportunity to make sure your TV sets are ready.