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The right and left agree: Hollywood is worth saving

Trump called on Congress to create a federal incentive for U.S. film, television, and entertainment production.

The right and left agree: Hollywood is worth saving
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The article says President Donald Trump and Sen. Adam Schiff agree that Congress should create a federal film-production incentive to bring entertainment jobs back to the United States. It also notes economists’ doubts that tax incentives alone would solve the industry’s problems.

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President calling for a federal production incentive

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Adam B. Schiff
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Senator supporting a federal film tax incentive

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Laura Friedman
D · CA-30

Congresswoman who met with Jon Voight

Alex Padilla
D · CA · SEN

Senator identified in a caption to a news-conference photograph

ALSO MENTIONED  Gavin Newsom, California governor identified in a photograph caption; Jon Voight, Trump’s special ambassador to Hollywood whose proposals are described; Sean Astin, SAG-AFTRA president who supported a federal tax incentive

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Trump Calls for Federal Film and Television Production Incentives

Outlets agree that Trump called for a federal film and television production incentive aimed at bringing production jobs back to the United States. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the agreement between Trump and Sen. Adam Schiff while noting economists’ doubts that incentives alone can solve the industry’s problems. Center outlets focus on legislative steps toward a House bill. Right-leaning outlets present Trump and Schiff’s alignment as a shared effort to address Hollywood job losses.

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