Washington Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Washington, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by County
Washington 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 Washington 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 | County | Contract Count | $ Amount | Washington | 2008 | Asotin | 12 | $230,336 |
Washington | 2008 | Benton | 123 | $18,530,286 |
Washington | 2008 | Chelan | 18 | $736,717 |
Washington | 2008 | Clallam | 37 | $568,198 |
Washington | 2008 | Clark | 643 | $112,870,888 |
Washington | 2008 | Columbia | 7 | $960,405 |
Washington | 2008 | Cowlitz | 64 | $9,148,244 |
Washington | 2008 | Douglas | 19 | $624,833 |
Washington | 2008 | Ferry | 1 | -$811 |
Washington | 2008 | Franklin | 61 | $7,497,687 |
Washington | 2008 | Garfield | 2 | -$4,585 |
Washington | 2008 | Grant | 19 | $1,194,611 |
Washington | 2008 | Grays Harbor | 55 | $13,942,172 |
Washington | 2008 | Island | 32 | $27,432,349 |
Washington | 2008 | Jefferson | 102 | $27,533,425 |
Washington | 2008 | King | 5,852 | $1,847,271,524 |
Washington | 2008 | Kitsap | 1,678 | $188,252,793 |
Washington | 2008 | Kittitas | 23 | $1,036,058 |
Washington | 2008 | Klickitat | 37 | $27,074,440 |
Washington | 2008 | Lewis | 46 | $1,031,375 |
Washington | 2008 | Mason | 18 | $4,304,475 |
Washington | 2008 | Okanogan | 22 | $3,356,395 |
Washington | 2008 | Pacific | 2 | $12,431 |
Washington | 2008 | Pend Oreille | 3 | $195,211 |
Washington | 2008 | Pierce | 1,858 | $352,868,771 |
Washington | 2008 | San Juan | 18 | $506,354 |
Washington | 2008 | Skagit | 105 | $19,893,741 |
Washington | 2008 | Skamania | 14 | $567,876 |
Washington | 2008 | Snohomish | 1,569 | $276,354,421 |
Washington | 2008 | Spokane | 624 | $148,903,997 |
Washington | 2008 | Stevens | 7 | $624,090 |
Washington | 2008 | Thurston | 151 | $199,051,138 |
Washington | 2008 | Walla Walla | 48 | $1,177,920 |
Washington | 2008 | Whatcom | 168 | $21,755,356 |
Washington | 2008 | Whitman | 26 | $2,048,231 |
Washington | 2008 | Yakima | 122 | $64,143,583 |
TOTAL | | | 13,586 | $3,381,694,935 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:00:40 www.forthecommondefense.org