Mississippi Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Ethnic Group, Mississippi, 2006
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Ethnic Group
Mississippi Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 | Mississippi | 2006 | -- | 1,607 | $4,206,869,034 |
Mississippi | 2006 | Asian-Indian American | 13 | $1,987,340 |
Mississippi | 2006 | Asian-Pacific American | 23 | $5,793,212 |
Mississippi | 2006 | Black American | 113 | $68,575,923 |
Mississippi | 2006 | Hispanic American | 3 | $1,423,061 |
Mississippi | 2006 | Native American | 14 | $7,513,872 |
Mississippi | 2006 | Other Small Disadvantaged Business Certified or Determined by the Small Business Administration | 4 | $9,819,324 |
Mississippi | 2006 | Subcontinent Asian American Owned Business | 8 | $4,004,610 |
TOTAL | | | 1,785 | $4,305,986,376 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:05:02 www.forthecommondefense.org