"Overall I'm very optimistic and I think this is a good first step in the direction of allowing some research to move forward, " said Dr. John McDonald, director of the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at Washington University School of Medicine in St.

CNN: Reaction mixed to stem cell decision

Now, the first step in building a new foundation that allows us to move forward has been to address the costs and risks that have made our economy less competitive -- outdated regulations, crushing health care costs, and a growing debt.

WHITEHOUSE: Moving Forward on a New Foundation

Every time you take an action to move this campaign forward, we want you to inspire just one more person to step in there with you.

WHITEHOUSE: REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT

If you stop short of accomplishing this step you will not only fail to move forward strategically, you will also crush the expectations raised in the previous steps.

FORBES: Strategy 101: It's All About Alignment

"Yesterday was a significant step forward, but it is also the case that we need to move forward and start filling in more of the details, " he said.

NPR: Orszag: Health Coalition's Plan A 'Significant' Step