Maine Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Maine, 2009
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 | 2009 | Androscoggin | 42 | $2,906,344 |
Maine | 2009 | Aroostook | 23 | $2,525,093 |
Maine | 2009 | Cumberland | 423 | $250,055,284 |
Maine | 2009 | Franklin | 9 | $916,763 |
Maine | 2009 | Hancock | 26 | $853,283 |
Maine | 2009 | Kennebec | 44 | $1,099,213 |
Maine | 2009 | Knox | 32 | $3,923,638 |
Maine | 2009 | Lincoln | 3 | $192,341 |
Maine | 2009 | Oxford | 10 | $854,937 |
Maine | 2009 | Penobscot | 82 | $142,893,664 |
Maine | 2009 | Piscataquis | 2 | $1,742,653 |
Maine | 2009 | Sagadahoc | 56 | $725,142,965 |
Maine | 2009 | Somerset | 10 | $540,423 |
Maine | 2009 | Waldo | 15 | $15,943,107 |
Maine | 2009 | Washington | 15 | $54,514,508 |
Maine | 2009 | York | 207 | $19,387,105 |
TOTAL | | | 999 | $1,223,491,321 |
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