Group 1 - The U.S. federal government shutdown has reached a record 41 days, significantly impacting the economy and public welfare due to political polarization and governance crises [1][2][3] - The Senate has passed a procedural vote for a temporary funding bill, which is expected to provide funding for most federal agencies until January 30, 2026, but still requires House approval [2][3] - The ongoing political deadlock has led to widespread dissatisfaction among the public, with 61% believing the Republican policies prioritize party interests over public needs, and 68% feeling the Democrats place political games above welfare issues [3] Group 2 - The shutdown has directly affected federal employees, with at least 670,000 workers furloughed and 730,000 working without pay, leading to financial instability for many [4][5] - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has halted benefits for over 40 million low-income individuals, including 12 million children and 3 million seniors, causing significant distress [4][5] - The aviation sector has seen a reduction of 10% in domestic flights at 40 major airports, with potential increases in cancellations and delays as the shutdown continues [5][6] Group 3 - The economic impact of the shutdown is escalating, with estimates suggesting a loss of approximately $7 billion for every four weeks of the shutdown, potentially lowering GDP growth from 2.1% to below 1.5% for the year [6][7] - The tourism industry has already lost about $5 billion in spending, with risks of further losses as the holiday season approaches [7] - Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level since June 2022, with 62% of respondents reducing non-essential spending due to the shutdown [7][8] Group 4 - The shutdown has exposed weaknesses in the U.S. economic governance system, leading to decreased trust in U.S. governance capabilities, with foreign investment inflow slowing by 5% [8] - Experts suggest that the budgetary process flaws are the root cause of the recurring shutdowns, which could have long-term implications for the U.S. economy's vitality [8]

Core Viewpoint - The National Medical Insurance Administration has launched a "100-day action" to address prominent issues in medical insurance fund management, aiming to eliminate illegal practices related to the resale of medical insurance return drugs by designated institutions by December 31, 2025 [1] Group 1: Focus Areas of the Action - Comprehensive governance of the resale of medical insurance return drugs, targeting issues such as falsifying prescriptions, fraudulent use of medical insurance vouchers, and illegal sales by professional prescribers and insured individuals [2] - Special investigation into excessive prescription practices, monitoring abnormal prescription and purchase behaviors, and identifying potential collusion in obtaining medical insurance drugs [3] Group 2: Specific Issues Addressed - Special governance of maternity allowance fraud, focusing on the verification of false documentation, fictitious employment relationships, and inflated payment bases to recover misappropriated medical insurance funds [4] - Emphasis on increasing punitive measures against identified illegal activities, with a commitment to publicize cases and educate the public on the consequences of such fraud [4]