Blackwater grilled by congressional committee

Blackwater USA Security was grilled by a congressional committee last week accused of shooting civillians. An investigation is underway by the State Deparmtment. Secretary of State Rice has ordered Blackwater vehicles come under more scrutiny and cameras installed and record activity of the private security firm. The security firm came under fire after reports surfaced that several civillians were killed. Blackwater defended its actions stating that they felt threatened and fired to protect themselves. There is debate as to what jurisdiction private security firms come under when things go wrong. Blackwater is one of many security firms hired by the State Department to protect and guard personnel while in Iraq. They are one of many security firms contracted to provide protection to government personnel in Iraq.