This prevented elected officials from approving sweetheart deals with the government unions whose campaign contributions got them elected, all behind closed doors with minimal opportunities for public review. (californiapolicycenter.org)
And of what is being distributed, there are few enough sources that they feel free to pick and choose the best prospects without having to make sweetheart deals. (nreionline.com)
In exchange for sweetheart deals for their particular regions, these faux - Democrats allow progressive legislation passed in the Assembly to die in the Senate. (nystateofpolitics.com)