Pledge to Voters:  Neither I nor any of my staff will accept a position that involves lobbying or requires using institutional knowledge gained while serving our constituents for a minimum of five years after serving in Washington. (Excluding taking a position in education or with a community non-profit organization).

Pledge from Voters:  I (any donor giving more than $100 during the campaign) agree not to contact Congressman Yale or his staff on any issue in which I have a direct financial interest.

About the Pledge to Voters: What needs addressing is the "revolving door" between Congress and the businesses who benefit from hiring someone who has been on the inside. I don't think it is helpful to prohibit staff from using the knowledge they gain if they want to teach a college course about the workings of Congress or if they leave Capitol Hill and go to work for a local YMCA, United Way, or similar agency.

About the Pledge from Voters: Even the appearance of undue influence is corrosive to democracy. That being said, I think contributions less than $100 should not be subject to the pledge. If a retiree with a limited income wants to contribute $20 and then call me in opposition to Social Security benefits being revised to reflect Chained CPI, I think that is perfectly legitimate and categorically different than a CEO who donates $2000 and contacts me about a government contract that directly benefits her corporation.