Citgo and its owner, the Venezuelan government (and with a little less fanfare than I expected, though I don’t live in Boston and have no idea how this is playing up there) has begun the distribution of discount heating oil to 40,000 eligible Massachsetts residents “as well as several hundred institutions such as hospitals, day care centers, homeless shelters and schools” with the help of several local charities (otherwise known as “not-for profit organizations”). According to a press release issued today, Citgo and Petroleos de Venezuela (PDV) plan to expand the program to New York City and “possibly other US … Continue reading A Gift From the People of…