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Puerto Rico Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report

Defense Contracts by Ethnic Group, Puerto Rico, 2008

Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Ethnic Group

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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 Puerto Rico 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
Puerto Rico	2008	--	362	$291,862,789
Puerto Rico	2008	Asian-Pacific American	1	$329,792
Puerto Rico	2008	Hispanic American	369	$70,805,487
Puerto Rico	2008	Native American	18	$87,393,245
TOTAL			750	$450,391,313

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Created by the Center for Security Policy Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:06:57 www.forthecommondefense.org