美政府“停摆”即将破纪录

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 35th day, approaching a record set in late 2018 to early 2019 [1] - The Senate has voted 14 times on a temporary funding bill, but it has not passed due to a stalemate between Democrats and Republicans over healthcare subsidies [1] - Democrats demand negotiations on extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, while Republicans insist on a vote to end the shutdown first [1] Group 2 - Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer claims Americans are facing an unprecedented healthcare crisis due to the shutdown [2] - Senate Republican leader John Thune hopes the public will feel the pressure of the shutdown, prompting interest in resolving the issue [2] Group 3 - The shutdown's destructive impact is spreading to critical sectors such as aviation, food, and healthcare, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating a potential GDP growth rate decline of 1-2 percentage points in Q4 [3] - If the shutdown lasts four weeks, the economic loss could reach $7 billion; six weeks could lead to $11 billion, and eight weeks could result in $14 billion [3] - The shutdown has depleted funds for the federal food assistance program, affecting approximately 42 million people, with delays in aid distribution reported in several states [3] Group 4 - Vice President Vance warned that if the shutdown continues into late November, the aviation sector could face a disaster during the holiday travel season [4] - Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 airport security personnel are working without pay, leading to staffing shortages and increased flight delays [4] - As Thanksgiving approaches, the lack of pay for federal employees is expected to create public pressure on both parties to resolve the shutdown [4]