Commodity subsidies in Colorado totaled $5.6 million in 2014
Congressional Districts in Colorado Receiving Commodity Payments, 2014
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2014 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $5,120,989 | 92.2% | 92.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $-7,984 | -0.1% | 92.0% |
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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