The Ways and Means committee skipped the seniority process and appointed Rep. Sander Levin to the helm of the powerful tax committee, and lawyers and lobbyists that specializes in tax issues will have an early opportunity to congratulate him.

Later this month, the law and lobbying firm William & Jensen will host donors to Levin at their townhouse in Washington, D.C. The firm was founded "with the primary mission of advancing the tax policy interests of clients," its Web site states, and it adds that "Our consistent involvement in Federal tax legislation has given Williams & Jensen a reputation as one ...