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Kirk Watson: “Yesterday's hearing in the Government Reform Committee left me with many concerns. I am concerned about Blackwater's…”

On the recordOctober 3, 2007
Yesterday's hearing in the Government Reform Committee left me with many concerns. I am concerned about Blackwater's role when they get involved in U.S. military operations. In April and November of 2004, Blackwater personnel attached themselves to U.S. troops and engaged enemy positions. These actions may have set a bad precedent and may have been a catalyst that led to the September 16 shooting death of Iraqi civilians. I also am concerned about Blackwater's unprecedented rise in procurement of Federal Government contracts. Initially, Blackwater was awarded no-bid contracts for security services in August of 2003 and June of 2004 worth more than $73 million, and the President just today vetoed a bill for children's health that was worth $11 billion.
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Kirk Watson
Texas
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Addressing concerns about Blackwater's involvement in military operations and federal contracts.

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