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Virgin Islands Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report

Defense Contracts by Type of Business, Virgin Islands, 2008

Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business

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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 Virgin Islands 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	Type of Business	Contract Count	$ Amount
Virgin Islands	2008	--	65	$19,362,563
Virgin Islands	2008	Historically Black College or University (HBCU)	1	$5,710
Virgin Islands	2008	Minority Institution (MI)	24	$271,644
Virgin Islands	2008	Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States	4	$171,420
Virgin Islands	2008	Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States	6	$6,202
TOTAL			100	$19,817,539

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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 00:08:15 www.forthecommondefense.org