Kosovo offers US a lesson for Libya

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As Washington contemplates its alliance with rebels in Libya, Kosovo offers a cautionary tale. Journalist Matt McAllester talks to host Marco Werman about his new Kosovo expose. He describes how the rebels who were backed by Washington in the late 90s have morphed into a government with alleged links to organized crime.

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