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Environmental artist Steve Messam appropriated a Georgian garden folly, the Temple of Piety, filling its classical portico with an inflated textile form with pointed spines that protruded dramatically through the columns.

British artist Steve Messam creates a temporary installation called Bridged in the National Trust Heritage Site in England.

There are obviously productivity and economic considerations. youve got people sitting on the tarmac for hours at a time, missing flights, it really affects the productivity of country. reasons why we need to fix this. >> reporter: the house and senate are expected to pass it and then in theory we should have fewer flight delays. house democratic whip steny hoyer stood up a few minutes ago he opposed measure he highlight ad lot of other programs suffered cuts, head start, law enforcement, defens...

But i think mckinnon puts his finger on a sneaky suspicion. >> the president wants to get things done. hes not thinking about house and senate in terms of his re-election. he is thinking about it in terms of passing things. i agree with you he would be better off with republicans controlling the house probably but not because he could run against them but because he could pass immigration and energy and other things with republican support. >> he is probably unlikely to pass those things any way...

I think what is it going to to happen youre going to have a situation where president obama has a difficult time advancing his agenda. frankly, i dont think its such a bad thing. in fact, it might be good for obama and for his re-election but more importantly, divided government has really worked. if you look at the successful administrations in modern history, ronald reagan, bill clinton, pretty good days by and large when you have newt gingrich and clinton balancing the budget. yeah, i do thin...