Bush OKs Limited Stem Cell Funding Science
President steers a middle course on his most sensitive policy issue so far, saying he'll allow some U.S.-backed studies that don't destroy more human embryos.
- LA Times, August 10, 2001

White House: Bush Stem Cell Decision Thoughtful
President Bush gambled by announcing his decision about embryonic stem cells with the glare of a nationally televised address, which drew huge attention to an issue that many of his allies considered a political loser.
- Washington Post, August 10, 2001

Abortion Foes Split Over Plan On Stem Cells
Minutes after President Bush announced his decision on stem cell research, some of the leading anti-abortion voices appeared on CNN to praise him.
- New York Times, August 12, 2001

Viability Of Stem Cell Plan Doubted Bush Policy Could Limit Research, Scientists Say
Mounting uncertainties about the quantity and quality of embryonic stem cells available for research under a new Bush administration policy have persuaded many biologists that the president's approach poses serious constraints for the development of new medical treatments for diseases such as Parkinson's, diabetes and stroke.
-Washington Post, August 20, 2001