The Hill gives a run-down of the top “sharpshooters” and corporate lobbyists in Washington. An important list to know the behind the scenes power players. Here are the listed lobbyists who used to be elected members of Congress:

1. Dick Armey, Piper Rudnick Gray Cary
2. John Ashcroft, The Ashcroft Group
3. Al D’Amato, Park Strategies
4. Bob Dole, Alston & Bird
5. Tom Downey, Downey McGrath
6. Slade Gorton, Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds
7. Bob Livingston, The Livingston Group
8. Bill Paxon, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
9. J.C. Watts, The J.C. Watts Cos.
10. Vin Weber, Clark and Weinstock Weber