This edition of ESA Science Policy News contains information about a new Guide to Engaging in Science Policy, the U.S. government closing because of Congressional impasse, an action alert to urge elected officials to fund the government, the science laureate bill being pulled from the House schedule, Congressional reactions to the latest IPCC climate report, the head of the USDA-ARS retiring, and the secretary of the Smithsonian retiring.

Click here for the October 2, 2013 edition of ESA Science Policy News.