Washington, D.C.
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
By Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Ethnic Group
(FY 2011 Defense Contracts Baseline Data)
Includes Estimated 9% Annual Budget Reduction
And
Estimated 18% Sequestration Annual Budget Reduction
Starting in FY 2013
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Washington, D.C. counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
BACKGROUND ON THE DEFENSE BUDGET CUTS: 2013-2021 - Our military is carrying an unfair burden of deficit cuts. To date our Defense budget has been hit with 50% of deficit reduction - yet it accounts for less than 20% of total federal spending.
- Earlier Budget Cuts: the first 9% Defense Budget Reduction: Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- an average 9% cut over 9 years. In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action."
- Sequestration Budget Cuts: the second 9% Defense Budget Reduction: "Sequestration," also required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an average total 18% cut. In 2011 President Obama said "I will veto any effort to get rid of those automatic spending cuts."
- Alternative solutions have been proposed to maintain a strong defense, reduce our deficit and avoid tax increases: Elected officials have proposed that the President and Congress reduce mandatory entitlement spending and make cuts in the non-security programs in the Federal budget.
- Be Prepared: These reports show how estimates of 2013 defense budget reductions of 9% and 18% could affect Washington, D.C. with cuts in defense jobs and businesses. Ask your elected officials for ongoing updates on how these defense cuts will affect your community.
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State | Contract Year | Ethnic Group | Contract Count | $ Amount | Reduction by 9.0% | Reduction by 18.0% | Washington, D.C. | 2011 | -- | 2,083 | $2,239,257,376 | -$201,533,172 | -$403,066,344 |
Washington, D.C. | 2011 | Asian-Indian American | 6 | $1,016,085 | -$91,448 | -$182,895 |
Washington, D.C. | 2011 | Asian-Pacific American | 49 | $22,893,344 | -$2,060,401 | -$4,120,802 |
Washington, D.C. | 2011 | Black American | 407 | $188,358,910 | -$16,952,303 | -$33,904,605 |
Washington, D.C. | 2011 | Hispanic American | 31 | $13,737,447 | -$1,236,370 | -$2,472,741 |
Washington, D.C. | 2011 | Native American | 16 | $16,671,494 | -$1,500,435 | -$3,000,869 |
Washington, D.C. | 2011 | Subcontinent Asian American Owned Business | 50 | $34,437,889 | -$3,099,410 | -$6,198,820 |
TOTAL | | | 2,642 | $2,516,372,545 | -$226,473,539 | -$452,947,076 |
Data sources and more data available at www.governmentcontractswon.com, compiled from public data at www.fpds.gov
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.7.0-CL) February 21, 2013 00:12:35 www.forthecommondefense.org