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Much more on this discussion with experts at the top of the hour here on the extended edition of msnbc saturday. one california mom is not happy at all with mcdonald s and his hugely popular happy meal. so she s suing. the lawsuit allegations that the restaurant uses toys as bait to lure kids. and the mom who filed the suit says the advertising of the food is deceptive and exploits young children. i do think that when it comes to children s meals that influencing their decisions about what they want to eat based on a familiar toy is problematic. in response mcdonald s issued a statement saying it intends to vigorously represent their brand and food. let s bring in rebecca roseland, a former prosecutor and contestant from the apprentice. rebecca, some critics say this is ridiculous. and i m a mom, too, i m saying ....
and the airports are certainly jammed. we re going to take measure of the holiday travel. and at the stores and online, we re in the shopping home stretch. what are retailers doing to get you to buy now? it s a commercial appeal that just might be a bit too sexy, or is it? good morning, everyone. welcome to msnbc saturday. i m alex witt. it s 11:00 on the east coast. we have capitol hill news where the senate is getting ready to vote on a highly anticipated measure. the dream act would give children who are illegal immigrants a path to citizenship as long as they have no criminal record and either attend college or enlist in the military. this is one of two major votes today. senators will also cast ballots on don t ask, don t tell. nbc news contributor ken strict sland li strickland. what else is happening right now? votes are going to happen. they are a bit late. the vote was scheduled for 30 minutes ago, but it s the senate. more time to talk. now, truth be ....