Florida Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Ethnic Group, Florida, 2007
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Ethnic Group
Florida Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Florida 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 Florida 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 | Ethnic Group | Contract Count | $ Amount | Florida | 2007 | -- | 21,516 | $11,026,784,193 |
Florida | 2007 | Asian-Indian American | 135 | $12,825,281 |
Florida | 2007 | Asian-Pacific American | 1,103 | $174,513,428 |
Florida | 2007 | Black American | 406 | $95,290,677 |
Florida | 2007 | Hispanic American | 2,291 | $522,332,126 |
Florida | 2007 | Native American | 64 | $93,442,879 |
Florida | 2007 | Subcontinent Asian American Owned Business | 390 | $35,689,284 |
TOTAL | | | 25,905 | $11,960,877,868 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:02:20 www.forthecommondefense.org