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She also used the word “retarded,” according to former aides and text messages viewed by The New York Times.
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Mary Peltola used the word 'retarded,' according to former aides and text messages viewed by The New York Times.
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- Former aides and The New York Times
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{ "person": "Mary Peltola", "allegation": "Use of ableist slur" } - Subject Tags
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- 07d941e6-884e-4466-8d07-38a4cd97fb1c
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- September 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM (2 weeks ago)
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