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Lowe’s criticized for pulling ‘Muslim’ TV ads

Firm says show is ‘lightning rod’

By Mae Anderson
Associated Press / December 13, 2011
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Lowe’s is planning to stick by its decision to yank its ads from a reality TV show about American Muslims despite the growing opposition the home improvement chain is facing over the move. California Senator Ted Lieu put a statement out on Sunday that he is considering calling for a boycott of Lowe’s Cos., sparking criticism of the chain from both inside and outside of the Muslim community.

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