历史最长“停摆”将结束 美国“坏账”继续

Group 1 - The U.S. Congress passed a temporary federal funding bill, ending a record 43-day government shutdown, which had significant negative impacts on the economy and public welfare [1] - The shutdown affected the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which serves 42 million Americans, leading to potential delays in food assistance payments [2][4] - The shutdown has been characterized by a political stalemate between the Republican and Democratic parties, with accusations of using the public's suffering for political gain [4] Group 2 - The aviation industry faced severe disruptions due to the shutdown, with thousands of flights delayed or canceled, leading to significant operational chaos at airports [5][7] - The American Airlines Association reported that approximately 5.2 million air travelers were affected since the shutdown began, with potential daily economic losses ranging from $285 million to $580 million as flight reductions reached 10% [7][8] - The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the economic loss from the shutdown could reach $11 billion if it continued for six weeks, with a projected decline in the fourth quarter GDP growth rate by 1 to 2 percentage points [8][10] Group 3 - The prolonged shutdown is expected to have long-term effects on the U.S. economy, particularly due to its unprecedented duration and the adverse impacts on public services and travel [12]