Massachusetts Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Ethnic Group, Massachusetts, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Ethnic Group
Massachusetts 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 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 | Ethnic Group | Contract Count | $ Amount | Massachusetts | 2008 | -- | 14,060 | $13,041,252,099 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Asian-Indian American | 6 | $206,218 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Asian-Pacific American | 880 | $60,569,321 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Black American | 122 | $8,511,399 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Hispanic American | 73 | $44,942,075 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Native American | 19 | $5,375,345 |
Massachusetts | 2008 | Subcontinent Asian American Owned Business | 252 | $221,754,449 |
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 20, 2012 00:03:56 www.forthecommondefense.org