[BuckeyeMike80]

Originally Posted by sandgk

Worth revisiting this issue in light of a recent development:


U.S. Charges Contractor at Iraq Post in Stabbing

Yep....but the bill itself didn't outline the changes, the SecDef had too and that didn't happen until March 10th

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates issued a memo on March 10 outlining procedures to carry out the legislation.

Just a CYA for myself

As for Blackwater itself - 1-year contract renewal ...

which could be canceled at any time.

That's pretty standard for contracts though. They can be canceled at any time if there is either gross negligence or for non-performance and that isn't just something attached to Blackwater.