Despite being voted out by Iraqis for their disproportionate use of violence, private security guards from Blackwater International are still operating in Iraq under a different name Xe. Moreover, in contrast to the Obama administration pledge to withdraw a majority of US troops before August 2009, this articles shows that these security forces are staying beyond the projected deadline. For example, Presidential Airways signed a contract with a Blackwater-owned airline, allowing the security firm to protect US envoys. (San Fransisco Chronicle)
