Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Wisconsin totaled $264,111 in 2012
Congressional Districts in Wisconsin Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2012
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Mark Pocan) | $1,996 | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Wisconsin (Rep. Ron Kind) | $1,996 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
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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