Direct Payment Program payments in Hot Spring County, Arkansas totaled $139,501 in 2012
Congressional Districts in Hot Spring County, Arkansas Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2012
| Rank | District | Direct Payment Program 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $131,424,238 | 57.5% | 57.5% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $4,573,176 | 2.0% | 59.5% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $20,917 | 0.0% | 59.5% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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