wheeling

wheeling
 n.— «The best bill in the whole bunch is A-1660, a comprehensive measure the Senate passed last year. It covers all levels of government and eliminates the back-channel practice known as “wheeling,” which lets contributors skirt limits as counties transfer money back and forth.» —“Ethics and New Jersey; Solid start, no excuses” Philadelphia Inquirer May 12, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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