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Will Massachusetts lose some of its national clout?

The state’s political clout faces another serious test today when the US Census Bureau releases official population figures for the nation, revealing whether Massachusetts will lose one of its 10 congressional seats and thus lose further influence in Washington and in presidential elections.

As a resident, let me say that the only thing better than losing one of our congressional seats to a more conservative state would be losing two of our seats...