Fox News Rejects Ad On Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal (VIDEO)

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Here's an ad submitted by the Palm Center, a Santa Barbara-based research center that produces research and conferences on Don't Ask, Don't Tell: The ad was rejected by Fox News. Here's Palm Center Director Aaron Belkin: "I am surprised that Fox News would reject an ad featuring allied Generals, given that host Bill O'Reilly and guest contributor Liz Cheney have both expressed support for open gay service. This is an important time for input from all sides on this issue, and I hope Fox will ...

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Fox rejects ad against DADT
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Fox News refuses to run ad about gay troops
Fox News doesn't want you to know that the result of Lesbian & gay Soldiers serving openly in other countries is... business as usual. That's according to Generals from allied militaries, who say that gay Troops do not undermine combat effectiveness. Here's The Palm Center's 30-second advertisement that Fox News refuses to run. Voiceover: As the millitary prepares to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", our NATO allies have told us what to expect... Business as usual. Major General Semianiw: "There i...

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BREAKING: Dont ask, dont tell hearings scheduled
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Dont ask, dont tell hearings scheduled
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