Coverage of the Struggle of the Political Parties in the American Press during the Social and Economic Crises in September–October 2013 (on the Washington Times and New York Times Example)

Section: Foreign Journalism

The article focuses on the struggle to implement the Patient Protection and Af­fordable Care Act (PPACA), also commonly referred to as Obamacare. The struggle of Democratic and Republican parties to implement their policies that help recover the American economy and overcome the Great Recession lead to the Government Shutdown on October 1, 2013. Analysis of the New York Times and Washington Times coverage yields an insight of the events during September — October 2013.