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On Martin Bashir, Finney Ties “Shoot First” Laws to NRA, ALEC, Koch Brothers, Scaife Family

Written by Media Matters Staff

Published 03/23/12 3:26 PM EDT

From the March 23 edition of MSNBC's Martin Bashir:

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Previously:

ALEC Has Pushed The NRA's “Stand Your Ground” Law Across The Nation

Karen Finney: NRA And ALEC Played “Huge Role” In Passing “Shoot First” Laws Across The Country

Urban League's Morial: “Shoot First” Laws Have “Common Ghost-Writer” Of NRA, ALEC

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