Florida Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Ethnic Group, Florida, 2009
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Ethnic Group
Florida Summary Report
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- 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 | 2009 | -- | 21,612 | $13,121,672,786 |
Florida | 2009 | Asian-Indian American | 177 | $21,109,608 |
Florida | 2009 | Asian-Pacific American | 1,338 | $259,625,774 |
Florida | 2009 | Black American | 495 | $178,270,775 |
Florida | 2009 | Hispanic American | 1,942 | $545,118,543 |
Florida | 2009 | Native American | 108 | $29,639,159 |
Florida | 2009 | Subcontinent Asian American Owned Business | 375 | $20,851,003 |
TOTAL | | | 26,047 | $14,176,287,648 |
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