The committee also conducted a secretive process whereby the architects voted anonymously for the most capable of their colleagues.

First came health care and its secretive process run by the first lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton.

We are in a much more secretive, much more one-sided process" in immigration courts.

It is a somewhat secretive process, but products that may be affected include ink, paper, perfume, and medication.

Intelligence gathering is by its very nature a secretive process.

"Why has this been such a secretive process, outside of the public view?"

Appointment of new members to "The Committee" is a highly secretive process, with much politicking and intrigue.

The Chevron case offers a glimpse into what is normally a secretive process.

It is highly controversial due to the environmental impact, the high cost-benefit ratio, as well as the secretive decision-making process under Bo.

"Above all else we must turn an incredibly secretive, subjective and complicated process into one that is transparent, objective and easy to understand," she said.