Arkansas Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Veteran Ownership, Arkansas, 2010
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Veteran Ownership
Arkansas Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Arkansas counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Arkansas counties, cities and industries. This report shows how "National Average" defense budget reductions of at least 9% and 18% could affect Arkansas, using actual 2010 Arkansas data.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Veteran Ownership | Contract Count | $ Amount | Reduction by 9.0% | Reduction by 18.0% | Arkansas | 2010 | -- | 1,640 | $595,672,215 | -$53,610,501 | -$107,221,003 |
Arkansas | 2010 | Other Veteran | 117 | $7,790,417 | -$701,138 | -$1,402,275 |
Arkansas | 2010 | Service-Disabled Veteran | 54 | $2,539,463 | -$228,552 | -$457,103 |
TOTAL | | | 1,811 | $606,002,095 | -$54,540,191 | -$109,080,381 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:01:19 www.forthecommondefense.org