Last week I told you about International Peace Operations Association, the DC lobbying outfit and professional organization for military contractors. And then just yesterday we brought you word that Blackwater, a member of the group since 2004, had cancelled its membership in the IPOA.

So what happened to spoil the relationship?

Seems the folks at the IPOA had commenced a review to make sure Blackwater was in compliance with the IPOA Code of Conduct. Apparently it was scrutiny Blackwater didn't think it could bear.

Great company.