“停摆”影响不断扩大 美政府留下难以挽回的经济民生“坏账”

Group 1 - The U.S. government shutdown has left significant economic and social impacts, with both Republican and Democratic parties entrenched in a standoff for 43 days, resulting in lasting "bad debt" losses in various sectors [1] - The federal food assistance program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, will suspend benefits starting November 1, affecting approximately 42 million people, which is about one-eighth of the U.S. population, most of whom live below the poverty line [3] - The shutdown has caused many federal employees to go unpaid, leading to long lines at food assistance points and widespread disruption in government operations [3] Group 2 - The shutdown has severely impacted the aviation system, with over 5 million travelers affected by flight delays or cancellations since October 1, according to the American Airlines Association [4] - Recovery of the aviation system may take months or even years following the end of the shutdown, as reported by U.S. media [5] - Air traffic controllers were forced to work without pay during the shutdown, leading many to seek part-time jobs to support their families, which may result in a prolonged absence from their positions even after the government reopens [7] Group 3 - The shutdown has exacerbated the existing shortage of air traffic controllers, with a significant increase in the number of controllers choosing to retire during this period [9] - Training for new air traffic controllers has been disrupted, with some trainees questioning the value of pursuing a career that may involve weeks without pay, leading to some dropping out of training programs [12] - Experts suggest that the government should quickly assess the number of resignations and retirements among air traffic controllers to evaluate the long-term impacts of the shutdown on the aviation sector [13]