Direct Payment Program payments in La Salle County, Illinois totaled $0 in 2016
Congressional Districts in La Salle County, Illinois Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $53,822 | 19.3% | 19.3% |
| 2 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $8,598 | 3.1% | 22.3% |
| 3 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $974 | 0.3% | 22.7% |
| 4 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $-72 | 0.0% | 22.7% |
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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