Maine Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Maine, 2008
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 | 2008 | Androscoggin | 46 | $2,599,619 |
Maine | 2008 | Aroostook | 25 | $3,531,102 |
Maine | 2008 | Cumberland | 468 | $210,751,299 |
Maine | 2008 | Franklin | 11 | $607,168 |
Maine | 2008 | Hancock | 20 | $764,017 |
Maine | 2008 | Kennebec | 46 | $6,772,758 |
Maine | 2008 | Knox | 35 | $1,178,428 |
Maine | 2008 | Lincoln | 3 | $33,790 |
Maine | 2008 | Oxford | 8 | $593,353 |
Maine | 2008 | Penobscot | 98 | $155,004,286 |
Maine | 2008 | Piscataquis | 3 | $1,599,820 |
Maine | 2008 | Sagadahoc | 42 | $166,354,924 |
Maine | 2008 | Somerset | 15 | $304,766 |
Maine | 2008 | Waldo | 8 | $15,755,882 |
Maine | 2008 | Washington | 14 | $53,797,606 |
Maine | 2008 | York | 241 | $24,722,423 |
TOTAL | | | 1,083 | $644,371,241 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 19, 2012 23:58:30 www.forthecommondefense.org