A loss of potential population causes further injuries as well: the States subsequent "diminishment of political representation" and "loss of federal funds," such as potentially "losing a seat in Congress or qualifying for less federal funding if their populations are" reduced or their increase diminished. Your eyes are not deceiving you. Republicans are arguing that teen pregnancy is good because it might lead to another House seat.
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