美政府“停摆”纪录即将刷新，两党相互指责不休

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has lasted for 35 days as of November 4, matching the previous record set during Trump's presidency, with the potential to extend further as the Senate rejected a temporary funding bill for the 14th time [1][4] - The shutdown has severely impacted various sectors, including aviation, food assistance, early education, and healthcare, highlighting the increasing political polarization in the U.S. [1][4] - The Senate's failure to advance the temporary funding bill means the shutdown will become the longest in U.S. history, surpassing the previous record of 35 days from late 2018 to early 2019 [4] Group 2 - Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 airport security personnel are working without pay due to the shutdown, leading to increased flight delays and heightened safety risks in the aviation sector [5][7] - The Federal Aviation Administration reported that nearly half of the major air traffic control facilities in the U.S. are experiencing staffing shortages, with New York seeing nearly 90% of its air traffic controllers absent [7] - Over 3.2 million airline passengers have been affected by flight delays or cancellations since the shutdown began [7] Group 3 - The shutdown has halted the issuance of food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, affecting over 40 million Americans, with emergency funds being utilized to cover only part of the month's benefits [8] - Trump has attributed the shutdown to the Democrats, stating that food assistance can only resume once the government is reopened [8] Group 4 - The ongoing budget impasse has led to significant increases in healthcare premiums, with estimates suggesting that individuals may face an additional $1,000 in annual costs without government subsidies [9][11] - Democratic leaders are blaming Republicans for the healthcare crisis, emphasizing the rising living costs and the potential loss of insurance for 4 million Americans [11][13] Group 5 - Despite ongoing negotiations, the two parties remain at an impasse, with Trump stating he will not negotiate until the government reopens, while some lawmakers express optimism about resolving the budget deadlock [16]