美国政府“停摆”逼近历史纪录

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 34th day, nearing the record of 35 days set in late 2018 to early 2019, causing significant disruptions in various sectors including aviation, food, and healthcare, leading to increased pressure on both livelihoods and the economy [3][10] - Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and about 50,000 airport security personnel have been forced to work without pay, resulting in a shortage of staff and increased flight delays, raising safety risks in the aviation industry [5][6] - The U.S. Department of Transportation has reported a shortage of 2,000 to 3,000 air traffic controllers, exacerbating the operational challenges faced by the aviation sector [6] Group 2 - The government shutdown has led to the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as of November 1, affecting 42 million Americans, which is about one-eighth of the U.S. population, with the most severe impact on low-income individuals [9] - The Affordable Care Act's enrollment for the new year began on November 1, with approximately 24 million participants, but rising premiums are expected due to a lack of agreement on government subsidies between the two parties [9] - The Congressional Budget Office has projected that the ongoing shutdown could reduce the annual GDP growth rate by 1 to 2 percentage points in Q4, translating to an economic loss of $7 billion if the shutdown lasts four weeks, $11 billion for six weeks, and $14 billion for eight weeks [9]