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Defense Contracts by Ethnic Group, Rhode Island, 2008

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Rhode Island Summary Report

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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 Rhode Island 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.

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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 00:07:12 www.forthecommondefense.org