Strong federal ties leave Md. vulnerable to sudden cuts

Sequestration could ripple widely in state where many paychecks can be traced back to D.C.

By the numbers

The federal government spent $42 billion in the Baltimore metro area in 2010, from salaries to procurement to Social Security. Here's the breakdown:

Anne Arundel County: $8.2 billion

Baltimore: $17.1 billion

Baltimore County: $9.2 billion

Carroll County: $1.1 billion

Harford County: $3.1 billion

Howard County: $3.4 billion

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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