Loan Deficiency payments in Kansas totaled $52.9 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Kansas Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Loan Deficiency 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kansas (Rep. Roger Marshall) | $34,408,308 | 65.1% | 65.1% |
| 2 | 4th District of Kansas (Rep. Ron Estes) | $3,628,154 | 6.9% | 72.0% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Kansas (Rep. Steve Watkins) | $941,797 | 1.8% | 73.7% |
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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