State Department says it will continue Blackwater air-support contract . The U.S. military has been involved in a number of high-profile incidents involving private security contractors since the September 11, 2001, attacks. Xe spokeswoman Stacy DeLuke says firm `` totally open '' to Afghanistan bidding .
State Department says it will continue Blackwater air-support contract . `` I urge you not to enter into further contracts with Xe , '' Congresswoman 's letter says . Xe spokeswoman Stacy DeLuke says firm `` totally open '' to Afghanistan bidding .