Sen. James Jeffords' decision to switch from Republican to

Independent, giving Democrats control of the US Senate, will do more

than shuffle the political line-up in Congress.



It will likely prove a financial bonanza for public affairs execs all

over Washington.



No longer will the GOP, which had controlled the Presidency and both

chambers of Congress, be able to enact bills simply by holding their own

members in line. Now, a Republican President and House of

Representatives will have to work with a Democratic Senate, crafting

legislation that members ...