Texas Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Weapon System, Texas (Brazos County), 2010
Using Place of Performance Data -- Sorted by Weapon System
Texas 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 Texas counties, cities and industries. This report shows how "National Average" defense budget reductions of at least 9% and 18% could affect Texas, using actual 2010 Texas 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 | County | Contract Year | Weapon System | $ Amount | Reduction by 9.0% | Reduction by 18.0% | Texas | Brazos | 2010 | C-17A | $18,462 | -$1,662 | -$3,323 |
Texas | Brazos | 2010 | MDA Support | $339,290 | -$30,536 | -$61,072 |
Texas | Brazos | 2010 | Not Discernable | $47,566,373 | -$4,280,974 | -$8,561,947 |
Texas | Brazos | 2010 | Trident II Missile | $43,680 | -$3,931 | -$7,862 |
TOTAL | | | | $47,967,805 | -$4,317,103 | -$8,634,204 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-PoP) February 20, 2012 14:22:27 www.forthecommondefense.org