Government Funding & Shutdown - US government is reopening after the longest shutdown in history [1] - The House passed a funding measure by a vote of 222 to 209 [2] - The legislation funds the government through January 30th [3] - Federal layoffs are banned through January 30th [3] Healthcare & Policy - The funding measure doesn't include an extension to the Affordable Care Act premium subsidies [2] - A mid-December vote in the Senate is promised on extending the tax credits [2] - Healthcare is likely to be the next major point of contention [3] Economic Impact & Recovery - SNAP food benefits are not expected to be at risk during the next negotiation [3] - Fully restarting the federal government will take time [3] - It will take a week to start lifting flight restrictions at major airports [4] - October jobs and inflation reports are unlikely to be released, clouding economic visibility [4]