Loan Deficiency payments in Virginia totaled $1.5 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Virginia Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Loan Deficiency 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Virginia (Rep. Donald McEachin) | $79,238 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Virginia (Rep. Elaine Luria) | $23,634 | 1.5% | 6.7% |
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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