Washington: The United States government is set to reopen after a record 43 day shutdown, but the political disagreements that caused the crisis are still far from resolved.

The short term funding deal approved by lawmakers will keep federal agencies running only until January 30 next year.

This means the country could face another shutdown if leaders in Washington fail to reach a long term agreement. The deal also offers only limited restrictions on how the administration can delay or redirect already approved spending, a major issue that contributed to the recent deadlock.

The dispute that triggered the shutdown is still waiting for a real solution. Millions of Americans rely on health insurance subsidies that are due to expire, and lawmakers have agreed only to allow a Senate vote on the issue, not a final fix.

During the shutdown, several services were badly affected. Air travel faced delays and cancellations due to shortages of air traffic controllers. Food assistance for many families was disrupted. Important economic data, including monthly jobs and inflation numbers, were delayed, creating uncertainty for businesses, investors and policymakers.

A recent poll by Reuters and Ipsos showed that Americans are almost evenly divided in assigning blame. About half of the respondents said Republicans were responsible, while nearly the same number blamed Democrats.

The reopening of government brings relief, but it also leaves the country with a sense of uncertainty. The national debt continues to rise, and disagreements over spending power between Congress and the White House remain unresolved. Economic agencies are now rushing to catch up on delayed reports, and the agriculture sector is facing confusion after weeks without key data from the US Department of Agriculture.

As the government prepares to resume normal work, analysts warn that the next few months will test whether leaders can bridge their differences or whether the nation will head toward another damaging shutdown early next year.