美国联邦政府“停摆”刷新纪录 政治极化加剧经济民生困境

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has reached a record 41 days, significantly impacting the economy and public welfare due to political polarization and governance crises [1][2][3] - The Senate has passed a procedural vote for a temporary funding bill, which is expected to provide funding for most federal agencies until January 30, 2026, but still requires House approval [2][3] - The ongoing political deadlock has led to widespread dissatisfaction among the public, with 61% believing the Republican policies prioritize party interests over public needs, and 68% feeling the Democrats place political games above welfare issues [3] Group 2 - The shutdown has directly affected federal employees, with at least 670,000 workers furloughed and 730,000 working without pay, leading to financial instability for many [4][5] - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has halted benefits for over 40 million low-income individuals, including 12 million children and 3 million seniors, causing significant distress [4][5] - The aviation sector has seen a reduction of 10% in domestic flights at 40 major airports, with potential increases in cancellations and delays as the shutdown continues [5][6] Group 3 - The economic impact of the shutdown is escalating, with estimates suggesting a loss of approximately $7 billion for every four weeks of the shutdown, potentially lowering GDP growth from 2.1% to below 1.5% for the year [6][7] - The tourism industry has already lost about $5 billion in spending, with risks of further losses as the holiday season approaches [7] - Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level since June 2022, with 62% of respondents reducing non-essential spending due to the shutdown [7][8] Group 4 - The shutdown has exposed weaknesses in the U.S. economic governance system, leading to decreased trust in U.S. governance capabilities, with foreign investment inflow slowing by 5% [8] - Experts suggest that the budgetary process flaws are the root cause of the recurring shutdowns, which could have long-term implications for the U.S. economy's vitality [8]