Government & Economy

The Treasury Dept. is out with its loan modification status report. Officials claim the rescue program is on track, but is there something they're holding back? Susan Wachter, of Wharton; Howard Glaser, a mortgage industry consultant; and CNBC's Diana Olick discuss.

650k borrowers are now in a trial modification period, according to the Treasury. CNBC's Diana Olick has the details.

With unemployment at 10.2 percent, the big question remains -- When will the jobs return? CNBC's Steve Liesman has some answers.

The Fed's Lockhart says the economic recovery is underway, with CNBC's Steve Liesman.

James Lockhart, vice chairman of WL Ross & Co. and the former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, discusses the economy with CNBC.

Small business optimism grew slightly in October, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. William Dunkelberg, of the NFIB, discusses the organizations latest read on small biz with CNBC.

Insight on the amount of money to be spent, with Sen. Bob Corker, (R-TN).

Sugar has been flirting with a 28-year high, with John Sheptor, Imperial Sugar CEO and CNBC's Erin Burnett.

Details on what the Supreme Court thinks is worthy of a patent, with CNBC's Hampton Pearson.

Peter Boockvar, of Miller Tabak; William Greiner, of Scout Investment Advisors; and James Pethokoukis, of Reuter's, discuss the economy's role in today's markets.