Direct Payment Program payments in 8th District of Georgia (Rep. Austin Scott) totaled $-5,344 in 2016
Congressional Districts in 8th District of Georgia (Rep. Austin Scott) Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12th District of Georgia (Rep. Rick Allen) | $13,195 | -17.9% | -17.9% |
| 2 | 10th District of Georgia (Rep. Jody Hice) | $3,972 | -5.4% | -23.3% |
| 3 | 1st District of Georgia (Rep. Buddy Carter) | $-1,335 | 1.8% | -21.5% |
| 4 | 9th District of Georgia (Rep. Doug Collins) | $-1,456 | 2.0% | -19.5% |
| 5 | 3rd District of Georgia (Rep. Drew Ferguson) | $-2,589 | 3.5% | -16.0% |
| 6 | 8th District of Georgia (Rep. Austin Scott) | $-5,344 | 7.3% | -8.8% |
| 7 | 2nd District of Georgia (Rep. Sanford Bishop) | $-71,113 | 96.7% | 87.9% |
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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