“为了孩子吃上饭，自己靠喝水撑着”！ 约4200万美国人吃饭成问题

Core Points - The U.S. federal government shutdown has led to the impending depletion of funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), affecting approximately 42 million Americans, primarily low-income individuals, the disabled, and the elderly [1][3][4] - The shutdown has resulted in significant operational challenges for the aviation sector, with air traffic control personnel shortages leading to increased flight delays and cancellations [7][8][10] SNAP Program Impact - SNAP is set to run out of funds by October 31, with benefits ceasing on November 1, which will severely impact the livelihoods of 42 million Americans [3][4] - A federal judge has ordered the USDA to release emergency funds to ensure SNAP benefits can be distributed, criticizing the decision not to utilize $6 billion in emergency funds as "arbitrary" [3][5] - The USDA had previously announced that it would not provide funding for SNAP if the government shutdown continued, leading to legal actions from Democratic-led states seeking to access emergency funds [5][4] Aviation Sector Challenges - The FAA reported staffing issues at over 35 locations, particularly in the Northeast, due to the government shutdown, resulting in significant flight delays and cancellations [7][8] - On October 30, over 6,000 flights were delayed and more than 1,000 were canceled, with the situation expected to worsen as the shutdown continues [7][8][10] - The ongoing shutdown has raised concerns about the potential impact on air travel during the Thanksgiving holiday season, with warnings from officials about a possible "disaster" for the aviation industry [7][10] Economic Consequences - The Congressional Budget Office warned that the shutdown could reduce the annualized GDP growth rate by 1 to 2 percentage points in Q4, leading to an estimated loss of $7 billion to $14 billion in economic output [21] - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reported that federal contractors have already incurred losses of approximately $12 billion during the first four weeks of the shutdown, with many small businesses facing cash flow crises [21]