the main line of this story comes from an anonymous source from the state department, apparently ahead of a formal announcement. many links on the page to related stories on blackwater's problems

Normal in journalism these days is reliance on anonymous sources. However, by showing disagreement between the two, the writer clearly indicates verification rather than only one source. He contacted a State Department official to check the content. A denial to comment tells much. In this sense, we are given a good topic to keep on the radar screen of corruption in Iraq. The writer also contacts the company under scrutiny for response and provides good back story for how the investigation came about.

We need to get RID of these war profiteers, like Blackwater. Our military works for peanuts and has strict rules of engagement, while Blackwater shoots whenever they feel like it at whomever they feel like shooting at, and they are paid many times the salary of our beloved military volunteers. GET RID OF THEM and HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE FOR BREAKJING THE LAW AND SELLING ARMS ILLEGALLY in Iraq. It's not like they need the MONEY! They are greedy and corrupt!