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Jul 29, 2007 10:18 AM CDT

Affordable Southern Suburbs

If you want it all on a budget, these towns may be right for you

(Newser) - BusinessWeek lists the 25 most affordable suburbs in the South, determined not only by housing prices but also cost of living, violent crime rate, and school test scores. The first 10, in alphabetical order:

Abilene, Texas
Broken Arrow, Okla.
Cary, NC
Charlottesville, Va.
Farragut, Va.

California Ranked Worst for Traffic

Jun 29, 2007 3:03 PM CDT

California Ranked Worst for Traffic

New Jersey boasts poorest road system

(Newser) - California ranks No.1 in the US for interstate traffic jams, says a new study which focused on congestion around big cities. With traffic snarled on 83.3% of its urban roadways, the Golden State edged out runners-up Minnesota and New Jersey. Surprisingly, New York—gridlock central—only came in...

White House Budget Director Will Step Down

Jun 19, 2007 3:46 PM CDT

White House Budget Director Will Step Down

Surprise departure precedes expected battle over spending

(Newser) - The White House budget director will leave his post this summer after just over a year in office. Rob Portman departs the OMB at an awkward time, with Congress gearing up for a bruising fight over next year's federal budget. He enjoys bipartisan support that his successor, onetime Iowa congressman...

New Airlines Fly on a Wing and $10

May 21, 2007 6:49 PM CDT

New Airlines Fly on a Wing and $10

Bargain-basement US carriers prepare to rock the industry

(Newser) - Frequent fliers will soon be reminiscing about the small luxuries a $200 airline ticket bought: like free Diet Coke. A new wave of start-up airlines is selling ultra-affordable flights as low as $10. But prepare to plunk down for seat assignments, checked baggage—and even peanuts.

Hotels Go Budget Boutique

Mar 6, 2007 11:02 AM CST

Hotels Go Budget Boutique

(Newser) - A new hotel hybrid, offering boutique aesthetics at budget chain prices, is poised to open across the nation this spring. The hotels trade on the hip design and high-tech amenities popularized by boutique hotels, but at less than $150 a night. The concession will be in location—most are planned...