Loan Deficiency payments in Louisiana totaled $551,177 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Louisiana Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Loan Deficiency 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $551,177 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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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