Archive for October 30th, 2014

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Oct
14

A Tweet Or Two

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Every time fossil fuels get cheaper, people lose interest in solar deployment. That may be about to change. After years of struggling against cheap natural gas prices and variable subsidies, solar electricity is on track to be as cheap or cheaper than average electricity-bill prices in 47 U.S. states — in 2016, according to a Deutsche Bank report published this week. That’s assuming the U.S. maintains its 30 percent tax credit on system costs, which is set to expire that same year. Even if the tax credit drops to 10 percent, solar will soon reach price parity with conventional electricity in well over half the nation: 36 states. Gone are the days when solar panels were an exotic plaything of Earth-loving rich people. Solar is becoming mainstream, and prices will continue to drop as the technology improves and financing becomes more affordable, according to the report.

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30
Oct
14

Why Do You Need To Vote Blue? Here Is Your Answer

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30
Oct
14

The President Campaigns For Mike Michaud

7:0 EDT (ish): President Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event for Mike Michaud and other Maine Democrats

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-> Streaming has started at C-Span <-

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Also Live (soon) at MSNBC and WCSH

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30
Oct
14

Chat On

30
Oct
14

Chat Away

Next Up:

1:0 EDT (approx!): The First Lady campaigns in Rhode Island for Gina Raimondo

Live streaming here

30
Oct
14

Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Barack Obama is greeted by Bill Russell during a stop to view the statue of Russell at City Hall Plaza in Boston, Mass., Oct. 30, 2013 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today (all times Eastern)

2:15: The President departs White House

3:55: Arrives Portland, Maine

4:30: Attends a DNC fundraiser; Private Residence, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

6:40: Delivers remarks at a campaign event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud and other Maine Democrats, Portland Expo, Maine

7:40: Departs Maine

8:35: Arrives Warwick, Rhode Island where he stays overnight

* The First Lady is campaigning today to get out the vote in Rhode Island for Gina Raimondo and in Connecticut for Governor Dan Malloy

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The Week Ahead

Tomorrow: The President delivers remarks at Rhode Island College – they will focus on the economy and the importance of pursuing policies that help women succeed. He will then return to Washington, DC. In the evening, the President and First Lady will welcome local children and children of military families to a trick or treat at the White House

Saturday: The President travels to the Detroit area to attend a campaign event for Gary Peters and Mark Schauer

First Lady Michelle Obama returns to Illinois to get out the vote for Democrats in her home state, hitting Moline on Saturday at a rally for Gov. Pat Quinn, Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Cheri Bustos

Sunday: The President travels to Bridgeport, Connecticut for an event with Dan Malloy and other Connecticut Democrats. Later, he will travel to Philadelphia to attend a campaign event for Tom Wolf and other Pennsylvania Democrats

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On This Day

Reflected in a mirror, President Obama poses with customers at the Famous 4th Street Deli in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 30, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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First Lady Michelle Obama visits the OFA call center at Chicago headquarters, October 30, 2025

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MoooOOOooorning!

30
Oct
14

Early Bird Chat

On This Day: President Barack Obama plays peek-a-boo with Maeve Beliveau, the daughter of Director of Advance Emmett Beliveau, in the Outer Oval Office, Oct. 30, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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MoooOOOooorning - Happy Thursday!




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