Sunday, October 12, 2008

Taxpayers On The Hook Again

From The NYT.

How much did, will the Wisconsin taxpayers shell out and will they keep shelling out our money for someone else gain? Why should we subsidize the hollywood left!

"October 12, 2008
States’ Film Production Incentives Cause Jitters
By MICHAEL CIEPLY

LOS ANGELES — Already on the hook for billions to bail out Wall Street, taxpayers are also finding themselves stuck with a growing tab for state programs intended to increase local film production.

One of the most shocking bills has come due in Louisiana, where residents are financing a hefty share of Brad Pitt’s next movie — $27,117,737, to be exact, which the producers will receive by cashing or selling off valuable tax credits." States’ Film Production Incentives Cause Jitters - NYTimes.com

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