见证历史！美联邦政府“停摆”，创纪录！

Core Points - The U.S. federal government shutdown has reached its longest duration in history, entering its 36th day, surpassing the previous record of 35 days from late 2018 to early 2019 [2][4] - The Congressional Budget Office estimates that if the shutdown continues for six weeks, the economic loss will rise to $11 billion, with a projected decline in the annual GDP growth rate of 1 to 2 percentage points for the fourth quarter [2][6] Economic Impact - The shutdown is expected to result in a $7 billion loss to the economy if it lasts four weeks, escalating to $11 billion at six weeks, and potentially reaching $14 billion if it extends to eight weeks [6] - The aviation sector is experiencing significant disruptions, with thousands of flights delayed, affecting over 3.2 million travelers since the shutdown began [7] Public Services and Welfare - Approximately 1.3 million air traffic controllers and 50,000 airport security personnel are working without pay, leading to staffing shortages and increased flight delays [7][8] - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has ceased issuing benefits since November 1, impacting 42 million Americans, many of whom live below the poverty line [8][10] - The Affordable Care Act's enrollment for the new year has started, but due to the lack of agreement on government subsidies, insurance premiums are expected to rise significantly, with an estimated increase of $1,000 per enrollee annually without government support [8] Small Business Impact - The shutdown is also affecting small businesses, with approximately 320 small enterprises unable to access about $170 million in government-backed loans daily [11]