Reason Morning Links: Pentagon Goes Green, Dems Gain in Polls, Free Loans in Japan

• U.S. Military turns to alternative energy.
• Bank of Japan drops interest rates to zero.
• Poll: Democrats still trail, but gaining ground in next month midterm elections.
• McMahon, Blumenthal clash in a contentious debate for Connecticut U.S. Senate seat.
• Firefighters watch house burn to the ground because owners didn't pay $75 fee assessed to rural homeowners.