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Limbaugh Forwards Conspiracy Theory That ATF Operation Was Designed To Justify Stricter Gun Control Laws

Written by Media Matters Staff

Published 06/20/11 12:52 PM EDT

From the June 20 edition of Premiere Radio Networks' The Rush Limbaugh Show:

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Previously:

Fox Hypes Bogus Theory That ATF Operation Meant To Lay Groundwork For Stricter Gun Laws

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