How ironic: “House of Cards” threatens to leave Maryland unless state gives them bigger tax break

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How ironic: The producers of “House of Cards” are threatening to leave Maryland unless state gives them bigger tax break

In a letter to Governor Martin O’Malley and Maryland lawmakers, the producers of House of Cards indicate they are prepared to move production of the popular Netflix series elsewhere if the state isn’t willing to give them a bigger tax break.  “It sounds like you are suggesting that they wouldn’t film Season 3 here after we’ve given them $31 million already,” said Delegate William Frick to Maryland’s Secretary of Business and Economic Development. Observed Delegate Mark Fisher: “We’re almost being held for ransom.”