A Trend or a Bump in the Road?

Revenues decreased for many Washington lobbying firms in the first half of 2006, according to a story in The Hill, which describes reporting as revealing a "slowing of growth" in the industry as a whole. Observers disagree as to whether this slowing results from recent Washington scandals or from a shorter congressional agenda in 2006.

In all likelihood, the downturn will be temporary unless those interested in porkbusting continue vigilantly press for far reaching reforms.