Peace-

Thanks for the list of contractors operating in Iraq. It does clarify that Blackwater is only the tip of the iceberg so to speak.

I think this story has real legs.

The U.S. Government gets essential help from these mercenaries while avoiding some of the responsibilities.

The individuals who work for these companies get well paid as long as they don't get injured or killed. The managers of these companies are the ones who really make out like bandits, padding their expenses, and depositing their profits in tax sheltered accounts.

Custer is only one of theses new companies that is being investigated for fraud at all levels.

Charley Noble