Film Tax Credit Bill Clears Senate With Nuclear Industry Subsidy Attached
A federal incentive bill for films, TV shows and animation, with bonuses raising the rebate to 30%, yet leaving out porn, commercials and more.
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Lawmakers Introduce 20% Federal Film And TV Tax Credit
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Johnson says the Commons has “done its work,” but MPs argue the sitting should have lasted longer
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Senators order Flock CEO and tech rivals to explain how their AI cameras handle your privacy
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The Obamacare receipt was built by Obama and Coburn. Now taxpayers deserve an itemized bill
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Heinrich votes against bill that would stop data centers from passing energy costs to customers
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