Quick Hits from The Heritage FoundationThe Obama administration is shutting down dredging intended to create sand berms that would protect the Louisiana coastline from oil, despite pleas from a local parish president to allow the work to continue. The Mexican government filed a brief in federal court to challenge Arizona's immigration law. Meanwhile, Arizona Democrats facing tough re-election races have urged President Obama not to sue over the law. A "public health watchdog group" is suing McDonald's, claiming that its "Shrek" Happy Meal toys undercut parental authority and lure children into their restaurants, where they are likely to order unhealthy food, leading to childhood obesity.
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