Business Nation - March 2007

Prescriptions... and Payoffs?
Learn why some brand name drug makers are paying millions to keep generics off the market -- some say it's a win for both the drug companies and generic manufacturers. But, does the consumer lose by paying higher prices?

CNBC's David Faber, chief correspondent of Business Nation investigates.

Prescriptions...and Payoffs? Excerpt
Bruce Downey, CEO of generic drug maker Barr Labs, argues settlements bring lower-cost drugs to market earlier, bringing you savings sooner.

Prescriptions...and Payoffs? Excerpt
FTC Chairwoman Deborah Platt Majoras says "reverse payments"are not in the consumer's best interest.

Prescriptions...and Payoffs? Excerpt
Dr. Bill Thomas is a physician and advisor to the AARP who finds fault with "reverse payment" settlements.

Miracle at East Lake
A blighted Atlanta neighborhood is revitalized -- a forgotten place until the driving force of millionaire Tom Cousins' commitment and generosity transformed East Lake Meadows into a thriving community.

CNBC's Tyler Mathisen explains how a public and private partnership, and the game of golf, have dramatically changed lives for the better.

Legally Challenged
The Americans with Disabilities Act is designed to help the disabled. But, in California, the ADA has unleashed a major controversy and opened the door to thousands of lawsuits seeking millions of dollars. Plaintiffs claim they're pioneers for handicapped rights, but many business owners say the suits are an unfair attempt to extract money.

CNBC's Jane Wells with the story of how California has become home to a cottage industry of plaintiffs filing suit over disability access.

Legally Challenged Preview Video
A look at whether some disabled Americans are exploiting laws designed to protect their rights, with CNBC's Jane Wells.