Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments in Athens County, Ohio totaled $2,437 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Athens County, Ohio Receiving Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Tobacco Loss Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Ohio (Rep. Brad Wenstrup) | $2,032,499 | 25.1% | 25.1% |
| 2 | 6th District of Ohio (Rep. Bill Johnson) | $477,862 | 5.9% | 30.9% |
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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