Read the New York Times article about the $2 million drug from Novartis, and consider what the U.S. is doing to control the costs of pharmaceuticals. Have you seen other examples of price-gouging before? The other readings for this week show what other countries can do to curb the prices of drugs. Select one other country for comparison and discuss what they are doing to control the costs of prescription drugs, and whether these strategies (or similar ones) could be incorporated in the U.S. What recommendations would you give U.S. lawmakers to help address soaring drug prices