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The SLDN, which was founded to oppose this policy, called for an investigation as to whether this policy led to the murder of Barry Winchell. Following legislation passed in 2010, Robert Gates led efforts to end this policy, which was also challenged that year in a court case brought by the Log Cabin Republicans. (20[1])At least 73 DLI (*) linguists specializing in Middle Eastern languages were fired due to this policy. This policy was implemented after Colin Powell (10[1])argued to Bill Clinton that a more expansive policy would hurt “unit cohesion.” In 2023, the DOD announced it would vacate discharges due to this policy. (10[1])For 10 points, name this policy that barred openly gay people from serving in the US military. ■END■

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