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The Secret FBI Mission To Bribe Members Of Congress

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“American Hustle,” directed by David O. Russell, stars Christian Bale as a scam artist who is forced into action as an informant. Bradley Cooper is the FBI agent who uses him.

Even though identities have been altered, it’s no secret that the movie is based on the notorious FBI sting operation codenamed Abscam. In essence, the undercover…