记者手记丨美国政府重新“开门”首日

Group 1 - The U.S. government shutdown lasted for 43 days and has now ended, leading to an influx of tourists in Washington, D.C. [1] - The Smithsonian museums will gradually reopen starting from November 14, with full operations expected by November 17, which may still affect some visitors' plans [1] - The shutdown caused significant distress for many citizens, particularly those reliant on government assistance programs [1] Group 2 - Over 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA workers worked without pay during the shutdown, leading to increased absenteeism and overtime for those who remained [2] - As of the reopening day, over 3,600 domestic and international flights were delayed, and more than 1,000 flights were canceled, indicating ongoing disruptions in air travel [2] - The full return of air traffic controllers to their positions may take several days to a week, prolonging the recovery of normal air travel operations [2] Group 3 - Approximately 1.4 million federal employees will receive back pay, but the timing of these payments will vary by agency [3] - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program faced interruptions, affecting over 40 million low-income individuals, with full benefits restoration expected to take time [3] - The impact of the shutdown may extend beyond the 43 days, affecting national parks' revenue and delaying tax refunds for taxpayers due to backlog at the IRS [4]