Richard Curtin of the Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index discusses how the survey gauges consumer hopes and expectations, and what it means in elections.

In her new book, journalist Tracie MacMillan explores the various ways that Americans grow, buy, sell and eat their food.

The governor discusses the state's falling unemployment rate, the state of the auto industry and his corporate tax proposal.

Wealthy donors who contribute to political campaigns get lots of media attention -- but not nearly as much attention is paid to how that money gets spent.

The president of Ford Motor Co. credits good investments as a reason for the company's ability to stay afloat during the recession.