In 2020, the United States Census Bureau released data indicating a demographic shift in the population distribution across different regions of the country. According to the data, the South experienced a population increase of 1.6 million people over the last decade, while the Northeast saw a decline of 0.1 million people. Additionally, the population of the West grew by 0.8 million, and the Midwest population remained relatively stable with only a slight increase of 0.2 million.
Using the provided data, analyze the implications of these demographic shifts on congressional representation and federal funding allocation, considering factors such as the apportionment of House seats and the impact on state budgets. Support your analysis with quantitative reasoning and discuss how these changes might influence political power dynamics at both state and federal levels.
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