February 9, 2001

Former Head of Key House Panel Joins High-Powered Law Firm

John Edward Porter, who served 11 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives before retiring in January, plans to keep his clout on Capitol Hill.

Mr. Porter, known for his support of medical research, has joined Hogan & Hartson, a high-powered Washington law firm.

Mr. Porter led the House appropriations panel on education and health spending from 1995 until he retired. He is barred from doing any lobbying on Capitol Hill for a year, but he will