【环球财经】美国：“停摆”危机逼近“临界点” 吃饭和看病问题沦为党争筹码

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its second month, approaching the record for the longest shutdown in U.S. history, with no resolution in sight as both parties remain entrenched in their positions [1][6] - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is facing a funding crisis, potentially affecting around 42 million people, which is about one-eighth of the U.S. population, with the program's funding expected to run out by November 1 [4][6] - A federal judge has ordered the government to utilize emergency funds to continue SNAP operations, emphasizing the need to ensure food security for citizens during the shutdown [2][4] Group 2 - The annual enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance began on November 1, with approximately 24 million participants, of which 22 million are eligible for enhanced subsidies [6][7] - If the enhanced subsidies are not extended, participants could face an average premium increase of up to 114%, leading to a significant healthcare crisis [6][7] - The ongoing political stalemate over healthcare benefits is preventing the passage of a temporary funding bill, with both parties using the shutdown to advance their political agendas [6][7]