Massachusetts Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Massachusetts, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by County
Massachusetts Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 | Massachusetts | 2008 | -- | 1 | $7,500 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Barnstable | 168 | $36,498,310 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Berkshire | 57 | $106,487,459 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Bristol | 584 | $1,341,512,694 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Dukes | 2 | $18,154 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Essex | 2,127 | $3,070,208,340 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Franklin | 345 | $27,444,246 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Hampden | 444 | $29,292,136 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Hampshire | 150 | $88,240,455 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Middlesex | 6,414 | $6,722,986,665 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Norfolk | 2,249 | $1,479,182,272 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Plymouth | 782 | $100,483,052 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Suffolk | 590 | $209,949,100 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Worcester | 1,499 | $170,300,523 |
TOTAL | | | 15,412 | $13,382,610,906 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 19, 2012 23:58:21 www.forthecommondefense.org