Mississippi Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Hub Zone Representation, Mississippi, 2010
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Hub Zone Representation
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. This report shows how "National Average" defense budget reductions of at least 9% and 18% could affect Mississippi, using actual 2010 Mississippi data.
- 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 | Hub Zone Representation | Contract Count | $ Amount | Reduction by 9.0% | Reduction by 18.0% | Mississippi | 2010 | No | 1,797 | $1,213,227,441 | -$109,190,474 | -$218,380,948 |
Mississippi | 2010 | Yes | 318 | $261,548,409 | -$23,539,358 | -$47,078,715 |
TOTAL | | | 2,115 | $1,474,775,850 | -$132,729,832 | -$265,459,663 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:05:04 www.forthecommondefense.org