No License for Blackwater: End of Operations in Iraq?

Iraq just refused to grant North Carolina-based security contractor Blackwater a license to operate in Iraq. This is significant because Blackwater provides security for State Department officials in Iraq (including the Ambassador) and visiting Congressmen. If Blackwater is no longer able to operate in Iraq, the USG will have to find a new method for protecting its diplomats. It is estimated that Blackwater could be out by summer.