Houston Chronicle

Prioritize those in need

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Rethinking donations

Regarding “Big Oil reassessin­g political donations,” (B1, Jan. 12): It was a pleasure to read in the Houston Chronicle that major corporatio­ns are rethinking their corporate political donations. I would request the corporatio­ns to consider redirectin­g the political donation funds to charity for the next few years. States and charitable organizati­ons are working extremely hard to feed and clothe people who have lost their jobs and property due to the pandemic and do not know where their next meal will come from. More funds and help are required now. So much can be done for people who cannot afford even a basic meal. Education, job training and more opportunit­ies for jobs, to name a few. The corporatio­ns do their share in assisting people in need, but more is needed this year and the next few to get people back on their feet. My earnest request to the corporatio­ns is to please consider making the changes and start improving the living conditions of our countrymen. It will take a lot of time and money, but those who want to do it, can.

Mondira Tangri, Houston

 ?? Stefani Reynolds / Associated Press ?? Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wears a face mask as he arrives for a confirmati­on hearing Thursday for Pete Buttigieg.
Stefani Reynolds / Associated Press Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wears a face mask as he arrives for a confirmati­on hearing Thursday for Pete Buttigieg.

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