Connecticut Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Connecticut, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by County
Connecticut Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Connecticut 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 Connecticut counties, cities and industries.
- 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 | County | Contract Count | $ Amount | Connecticut | 2008 | -- | 18 | $1,866,479 |
Connecticut | 2008 | Fairfield | 2,749 | $5,895,884,133 |
Connecticut | 2008 | Hartford | 2,523 | $3,447,092,342 |
Connecticut | 2008 | Litchfield | 329 | $24,456,808 |
Connecticut | 2008 | Middlesex | 660 | $87,324,235 |
Connecticut | 2008 | New Haven | 2,084 | $167,592,018 |
Connecticut | 2008 | New London | 753 | $2,637,545,686 |
Connecticut | 2008 | Tolland | 171 | $13,148,653 |
Connecticut | 2008 | Windham | 119 | $18,783,730 |
TOTAL | | | 9,406 | $12,293,694,084 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 19, 2012 23:57:18 www.forthecommondefense.org