政府“停摆”逼近历史纪录 美民生经济双重承压

Core Points - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 34th day, nearing the record of 35 days set in late 2018 to early 2019, causing significant disruptions in various sectors, particularly aviation, food, and healthcare [1] - Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 airport security personnel are working without pay, leading to staffing shortages and increased flight delays, raising safety concerns in the aviation industry [3] - The shutdown has exacerbated the financial burden on citizens, particularly in the healthcare sector, where the Affordable Care Act's enrollment began on November 1, with an estimated 24 million participants facing potential premium increases due to unresolved subsidy issues [5] - The federal food assistance program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has ceased operations as of November 1, affecting 42 million Americans, with a significant impact on low-income individuals [6] - The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the prolonged shutdown could reduce the U.S. GDP growth rate by 1-2 percentage points in Q4, translating to economic losses of $7 billion to $14 billion depending on the duration of the shutdown [8] - The shutdown highlights the increasing political polarization in the U.S., with both parties using the situation to further their political agendas without signs of compromise, negatively impacting the public [9]