Matthew Sollars appears in the following:
Midem Classical Awards Announced for 2010
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Four winners of the 2010 Midem Classical Awards have been announced. The awards will be presented at the classical music recording industry’s annual trade fair in Cannes in January.
More Turmoil in Senate's Health Care Debate
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The debate over health care reform ground to a halt in the Senate Wednesday afternoon.
First Surge of Troops Arrives in Afghanistan
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
A Pentagon spokesman announced that the first of 30,000 additional troops being sent to Afghanistan have arrived in the country.
Evangelist Oral Roberts Dies at 91
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Oral Roberts, the charismatic evangelist, has died of complications from pneumonia in Newport Beach, California. He was 91.
LI Tribe Closer to Federal Recognition
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
The Obama administration says Long Island's Shinnecock Indian Nation has met the criteria for recognition by the federal government.
Special Grammy Nod for Domingo
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Plácido Domingo will be given a special Grammy award for his contributions to classical music.
Obama Urges Banks to Lend More
Monday, December 14, 2009
President Barack Obama told a gathering of the nation's top bankers at the White House to lend more to help boost the economy.
Drone Attack Said to Kill Al-Qaida Operative
Friday, December 11, 2009
U.S. officials believe that a member of al-Qaida's inner circle was killed in a missile strike launched by an unmanned Predator drone earlier this week.
House Approves Financial Industry Overhaul
Friday, December 11, 2009
The House of Representatives passed a sweeping overhaul of the financial regulatory system on Friday.
Consumer Spending Climbs Before Holidays
Friday, December 11, 2009
A new report suggests that increased consumer spending may help prop up the shaky U.S. economy.
Interview: Grammy Nominee Dennis Keene
Friday, December 11, 2009
New York's own Voices of Ascension choir was nominated for its first Grammy Award last week.
Survey: Sharp Drop in Arts Attendance
Thursday, December 10, 2009
A new study from the National Endowment for the Arts shows American participation in artistic and cultural activities declined sharply between 2002 and 2008.
Holder Inspects Manhattan Court
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Attorney General Eric Holder made an unannounced visit to Manhattan today.
Obama Seeks Bipartisan Support for Jobs
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
President Barack Obama is having a tough time rounding up Republican support for his latest job-creation proposals.
U.S. Moves to Settle Dispute with Indian Tribes
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
The government may pay billions to settle longstanding claims.
Senate Blocks Abortion Restrictions
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
The Senate rejected an effort to restrict subsidies for abortions in the health care reform bill on Tuesday.
McChrystal Defends Afghan Plan
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, defended President Obama's troop surge on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
E.P.A. Moves to Regulate Carbon Emissions
Monday, December 07, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency has taken an initial step towards regulating carbon emissions.
Villazón Schedules Return Concert
Monday, December 07, 2009
Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón, who is making a comeback from throat surgery, will return to the stage in March at the Vienna State Opera.
Climate Change Conference Gets Underway
Friday, December 04, 2009
Diplomats from 192 nations converge in Copenhagen to discuss global warming.
