Maine Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Maine, 2006
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by County
Maine Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Maine 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 Maine 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 | Maine | 2006 | Androscoggin | 48 | $1,838,615 |
Maine | 2006 | Aroostook | 27 | $10,020,975 |
Maine | 2006 | Cumberland | 418 | $181,855,138 |
Maine | 2006 | Franklin | 2 | $5,136,727 |
Maine | 2006 | Hancock | 10 | $334,967 |
Maine | 2006 | Kennebec | 44 | $2,463,597 |
Maine | 2006 | Knox | 15 | $2,043,845 |
Maine | 2006 | Lincoln | 7 | $47,427 |
Maine | 2006 | Oxford | 10 | $268,020 |
Maine | 2006 | Penobscot | 92 | $7,987,592 |
Maine | 2006 | Piscataquis | 2 | $809,773 |
Maine | 2006 | Sagadahoc | 29 | $532,795,271 |
Maine | 2006 | Somerset | 16 | $261,413 |
Maine | 2006 | Waldo | 10 | $60,518,429 |
Maine | 2006 | Washington | 10 | $9,344,160 |
Maine | 2006 | York | 130 | $14,597,713 |
TOTAL | | | 870 | $830,323,662 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 19, 2012 23:58:29 www.forthecommondefense.org