Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments in Lunenburg County, Virginia totaled $1.3 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Lunenburg County, Virginia Receiving Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Tobacco Loss Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Virginia (Rep. Denver Riggleman) | $14,096,100 | 46.3% | 46.3% |
| 2 | 9th District of Virginia (Rep. Morgan Griffith) | $10,513,921 | 34.6% | 80.9% |
| 3 | 4th District of Virginia (Rep. Donald McEachin) | $127,577 | 0.4% | 81.3% |
| 4 | 1st District of Virginia (Rep. Robert Wittman) | $39 | 0.0% | 81.3% |
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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