Ryan Can Cash In with Law, Lobbying Firms After Leaving Congress

House Speaker Paul Ryan could very well follow other lawmakers into lucrative law and lobbying jobs after he leaves Congress next year. Firms will almost certainly woo him with large pay packages to attract his business and political ties.

Ryan and more than two dozen other Republicans, including three senators, are retiring. Some face uphill primary battles or are winding up long congressional careers. Others still are turned off by partisan rancor, and still others don’t want to be around if the GOP loses control of one or both chambers in November’s midterms.

Around 20 Democrats also have indicated they won’t seek reelection. Many who ...