PRESCRIPTION DRUG PETITION HEARING--The Franklin County Board of Elections is seen during a hearing of protest by the pharmaceutical industry (PhRMA), and protestor Jenny L. Alford against petitions collected by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002. The board voted against PhRMA and Ms. Alford and ruled that petitions collected by the coalition were in order. Board members from left are: Carolyn Petree, Keith McNamara, William Anthony Jr. and Dennis White. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)