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December 15, 2016

WV: Gov't Worker Who Called Michelle Obama "Ape in Heels" to Get Her Job Back
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In West Virginia, a government worker who sparked outrage after calling
Michelle Obama an "ape in heels" is slated to get her job back, after
being removed over the racist comments. Pamela Ramsey Taylor was the
director of the Clay County Development Corporation. She made the
comments in a social media post in November, after Donald Trump's
election victory. The mayor of Clay, Beverly Whaling, also resigned,
after responding to the post, "Just made my day Pam."


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