Cassidy defends 'hostage' comment about Flint, Michigan

WASHINGTON - Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy is defending his comment that people in his flood-ravaged state deserve immediate help and should not be held "hostage" to Flint, Michigan, where residents are struggling with lead-poisoned water.The Republican told National Public Radio that Flint residents can be taken care of after the election, while flood victims in Louisiana need immediate help.Cassidy said lawmakers "shouldn't hold folks who right now still have mud in their house ... hostage to ot