Loan Deficiency payments in Washington County, Colorado totaled $2.0 million in 2017
Congressional Districts in Washington County, Colorado Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Loan Deficiency 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $11,316,087 | 76.3% | 76.3% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $123,426 | 0.8% | 77.1% |
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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