Direct Payment Program payments in Contra Costa County, California totaled $205,318 in 2011
Congressional Districts in Contra Costa County, California Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2011
| Rank | District | Direct Payment Program 2011 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of California (Rep. Doug LaMalfa) | $986,754 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| 2 | 4th District of California (Rep. Tom McClintock) | $22,374 | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 3 | 2nd District of California (Rep. Jared Huffman) | $2,377 | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 4 | 8th District of California (Rep. Paul Cook) | $163 | 0.0% | 0.8% |
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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