West Virginia Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Veteran Ownership, West Virginia, 2010
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Veteran Ownership
West Virginia Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on West Virginia 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 West Virginia counties, cities and industries. This report shows how "National Average" defense budget reductions of at least 9% and 18% could affect West Virginia, using actual 2010 West Virginia data.
- 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 | Veteran Ownership | Contract Count | $ Amount | Reduction
by 9.0% | Reduction
by 18.0% | | West Virginia | 2010 | -- | 1,179 | $184,897,886 | -$16,640,810 | -$33,281,621 |
| West Virginia | 2010 | Other Veteran | 51 | $11,640,013 | -$1,047,601 | -$2,095,202 |
| West Virginia | 2010 | Service-Disabled Veteran | 57 | $21,493,348 | -$1,934,401 | -$3,868,803 |
TOTAL | | | 1,287 | $218,031,247 | -$19,622,812 | -$39,245,626 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:08:50 www.forthecommondefense.org