Do some google searches to see what politicians or nonprofit policy organizations are saying about whether the anticipated trajectory of mandatory/entitlement spending is sustainable.

1) In 4-5 sentences, identify and describe the second stage of the federal budget process and comment on the importance of this stage.
2) Some experts express concerns that mandatory spending is a rapidly growing segment of the federal budget that is difficult to control, which poses an existential threat to the U.S. fiscal balance if entitlement programs are not reformed.
Do some Google searches to see what politicians or nonprofit policy organizations are saying about whether the anticipated trajectory of mandatory/entitlement spending is sustainable. Find a proposal that resonates with your values.
Describe the reform(s) to entitlement spending that is being proposed and how it will affect future budget deficits if enacted. Then, evaluate the merits of the proposal from your own perspective. Why do you support the proposal?
Paste a link to the material you found. Do not copy and paste from the article. Provide your own thoughtful argument.