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Former Rep. John Tanner (D-Tenn.) will join Prime Policy Group, a Washington lobbying shop, the firm announced Monday.

The ex-congressman will join the group Tuesday as a vice chairman, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. 

"Prime Policy Group is one of Washington’s premier government and public affairs firms,” Tanner said in a company statement. "They have a long history of valuing a bipartisan approach and their reputation for integrity and client service is unmatched. I’m thrilled to be joining this distinguished group of professionals that cover the landscape of policy issues on behalf of clients."

Tanner, a centrist Blue Dog Democrat, served 11 terms in the House before announcing his r! etirement in 2009. 

Prime Policy does work in 23 policy areas, according to its website and represents, "swing coalitions such as Blue Dog Democrats and moderate Republicans."

At the time of his retirement, Tanner served on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Ways and Means Committee, where he chaired the subcommittee on trade.