Sen. Carl Levin , D - Michigan , is the chairman of the Armed Services Committee . In prepared text , he sharply criticized private contractors that worked for Blackwater . He cites two shooting incidents and lax control over contractors . He says contractors played key role in perception of U.S. military by Afghan people .
Sen. Carl Levin , D-Michigan , is the chairman of the Armed Services Committee . In prepared text , he sharply criticizes private contractors that worked for Blackwater . Levin cites two shooting incidents and lax control over weapons . He says contractors play key role in perception of U.S. military by Afghan people .