directed Paxon to immediately vacate his leadership office space. Paxon later considered, then rejected, a challenge to Armey's post as majority leader. He instead decided that he would not run for re-election in 1998. Later career After leaving Congress, Paxon became an advisor to GOP congressional members. Following his 21-year public service career, Paxon joined the law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where, since January 1999, he has advised a wide range of public and private sector clients on policy issues. He has consistently been rated one of Washington's top lobbyists. Paxon was hired by Boeing to lobby members of Congress. Personal life While in Congress, the conservative Paxon worked closely with moderate then Rep. Susan Molinari R-Staten Island, who is now a lobbyist. They married on July 3, 1994 and live in Alexandria, Virginia. They have two daughters. References External links Bill Paxon at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1954 births 20th-century American politicians Living people Republican Party members of the New York State Assembly People from Akron, New York Canisius College alumni Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state) St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute alumni Members of Congress who became lobbyists