KVUE - News - Consumer http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for KVUE - News - Consumer en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:20:58 GMT Robo-shop puts convenience in Texas apartment complex http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/Robo-shop-puts-convenience-in-Texas-apartment-complex-139085839.html "They even have the little Pampers," Mona Phillips sighed. "They should have one of these everywhere." If Phillips seems too excited for a vending machine, it's understandable. It's the first of its kind in the United States. Budget deficit drops to $27 billion in January http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/Budget-deficit-drops-to-27-billion-in-January-139111374.html The federal budget deficit fell sharply in January compared to a year earlier, as an improving economy lifts income tax revenue. Public testimony on AE rates lasts into early morning hours http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/Public-testimony-lasts-into-early-morning-hours-139081614.html During a public hearing at City Hall Thursday, one person after another came up to a podium to speak before the City Council and express their concerns. 835,000 Tassimo Single Cup Brewers recalled http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/835000-Tassimo-Single-Cup-Brewers-recalled-139069849.html About 835,000 Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers are being recalled because of reports of burn injuries. Tovo and Morrison suggest interim energy plan http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/Tovo--Morrison-suggest-interim-energy-plan-139017899.html Thursday morning council members Kathie Tovo and Laura Morrison introduced an alternative to Austin Energy's proposed rate plan. 2012 Houston Auto Show http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/2012-Houston-Auto-Show--138195404.html The 2012 Houston Auto Show took place at Reliant Stadium. Best one-stop shops http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/Best-one-stop-shops-139018384.html There are so many different stores you can go to for one-stop shopping. But which ones are the best? A recent survey can help you zero-in on the best stores around. Quita Culpepper puts products to the test http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/112892709.html Save money with Terri Gruca's Smart Money blog http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/113389819.html Council postpones decision on expanding Cap Metro rail service http://www.kvue.com/news/consumer/Council-postpones-decision-on-expanding-Cap-Metro-rail-service-139026079.html Currently the rail only runs Monday through Friday and on select weekends throughout the year. The council was scheduled to approve financing to allow the expansion on Thursday, but the decision has been postponed.