In class - and in the class notes - I mentioned that ex-members of Congress can cash in after they leave office and offer their services to industry. By "services" I mean their internal knowledge of the legislative process and familiarity, if not friendships, with current members of Congress.
Examples abound, but here's a link to lobbying firm established by ex Democratic Majority Leader Dick Gephardt so you can get an idea of what these institutions look like.
- Click here for the website.
- Wikipedia: Dick Gephardt.
