Puerto Rico Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Hub Zone Representation, Puerto Rico, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Hub Zone Representation
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Puerto Rico 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 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 | Hub Zone Representation | Contract Count | $ Amount | | Puerto Rico | 2008 | No | 687 | $421,730,372 |
| Puerto Rico | 2008 | Yes | 63 | $28,660,941 |
TOTAL | | | 750 | $450,391,313 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:06:58 www.forthecommondefense.org