Total Subsidies payments in Dorchester County, Maryland totaled $5.0 million in 2011
Total Subsidies in Maryland by Congressional District, 2011
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 2011 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Maryland (Rep. Andy Harris) | $19,563,360 | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| 2 | 5th District of Maryland (Rep. Steny Hoyer) | $1,042,668 | 1.8% | 35.6% |
| 3 | 6th District of Maryland (Rep. David Trone) | $292,521 | 0.5% | 36.1% |
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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