Direct Payment Program payments in Starke County, Indiana totaled $88 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Starke County, Indiana Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $46,900 | 46.3% | 46.3% |
| 2 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $9,049 | 8.9% | 55.2% |
| 3 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $511 | 0.5% | 55.7% |
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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