Maine Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Maine, 2007
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 | 2007 | Androscoggin | 50 | $1,432,266 |
Maine | 2007 | Aroostook | 18 | $4,548,240 |
Maine | 2007 | Cumberland | 498 | $209,098,839 |
Maine | 2007 | Franklin | 10 | $1,208,722 |
Maine | 2007 | Hancock | 16 | $711,426 |
Maine | 2007 | Kennebec | 43 | $5,608,667 |
Maine | 2007 | Knox | 41 | $2,424,933 |
Maine | 2007 | Lincoln | 5 | $115,312 |
Maine | 2007 | Oxford | 12 | $1,080,447 |
Maine | 2007 | Penobscot | 88 | $35,583,675 |
Maine | 2007 | Piscataquis | 1 | $125,000 |
Maine | 2007 | Sagadahoc | 28 | $942,928,341 |
Maine | 2007 | Somerset | 18 | $1,747,779 |
Maine | 2007 | Waldo | 13 | $32,431,929 |
Maine | 2007 | Washington | 15 | $31,579,661 |
Maine | 2007 | York | 193 | $17,237,938 |
TOTAL | | | 1,049 | $1,287,863,175 |
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