I feel that this should be settled behind the scenes, and not put into the spotlight.

I disagree entirely with that premise. Especially when we're told a deal is done, and then it turns out not to be at the 11th hour. There are hundreds of millions of tax dollars in play here, and I'm not comfortable letting it play out behind the scenes. The politicians, bureaucrats and functionaries need to know the public spotlight is on them.

If there are politics being played, the public should know. This is OUR money, after all.

Wouldn't you want to know a Minnesota Congressman wants a Michigan provision scrapped, and want to know what's being done to resolve the situation?

It's better for everyone when light is shed on back-room dealings.