A few days ago it was announced that the drug manufactures and the Obama administration have come to some terms.

The drug companies say they will start to offer discounts to the elderly over the next 10 years.

This however is a pebble in the ocean compared to what the real price tag will be. So why is everyone all excited about these potential cost savings from the pharmaceutical companies?

It wouldn't have anything to do with the amount of lobbying money they spend would it?

Click here to see how much money the drug companies spent just in Q-1 2009: Drug companies spend millions lobbying