Eric Yoder

Eric Yoder is a veteran Washington journalist who has written about government, business, law, sports and other topics. He has reported (and researched) for The Washington Post since 2000, concentrating on federal employee issues, the budget and other government policies. He also is the award-winning author of three books of short mysteries for children.

Latest by Eric Yoder

Threats and attacks against public lands employees rise

Threats and attacks against public lands employees rise

Increase in danger partly attributed to use of lands for purposes related to illegal drugs.

Army exempts some training from hiring freeze

Army exempts some training from hiring freeze

Employees who leave their jobs for developmental programs can be rehired.

Second IRS closing day coming tomorrow

Second IRS closing day coming tomorrow

Most services will be unavailable as tax agency carries out second sequestration-caused furlough day.

'Phased retirement' policy for federal workers unveiled

'Phased retirement' policy for federal workers unveiled

Retirement-eligible federal workers could switch to a hybrid of work and retirement under proposed rules.