美政府“停摆”满月，民生经济双重承压

Group 1: Impact on SNAP Program - The U.S. government shutdown has led to the depletion of funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), affecting millions of Americans who rely on this assistance [3][4] - As of November 1, millions of Americans did not receive their aid, resulting in increased queues at food distribution points across the country [3][4] - SNAP covers approximately 42 million people in the U.S., which is about 1/8 of the total population, with most participants living below the poverty line [3] Group 2: Broader Economic Implications - The shutdown is expected to cause a decline in sales for major food retailers, including Walmart and Smithfield Foods, as consumer spending is impacted [4] - The National Grocers Association has urged Congress to resume government operations and fund the SNAP program to prevent instability in the food retail sector [4] - The shutdown has also led to delays in public services and federal employee salaries, increasing operational pressure on various sectors of American society [4] Group 3: Economic Forecasts - The Congressional Budget Office has warned that the shutdown has already cost the U.S. economy at least $18 billion, with a projected decline of at least one percentage point in GDP growth for the fourth quarter [6]