1. Identify and "walk though" all the usual stages/phases in budget process, identifying the major players (by branch of government) at each phase. Begin with the proposal of a budget and end with the auditing of the previous year's activities at the agency level. What is the likely participation of high-level public administrators in an agency, "along the way?" You may use sources with appropriate citation in APA style, but you must not directly quote them. Answer in your own words. (three to five paragraphs)
2. Watch this video of a hearing in the Senate of the Congress of the United States in which Committee Chair Senator Ten Cruz challenges NASA Administrator Charles Bolton regarding the budget of NASA historically and going forward.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A6q6eGM_Aw
What is the underlying "argument" here? In other words, this is not just about the money. What is that about "underneath?" (one paragraph) What is Senator Cruz's "agenda?" In other words, what is the political issue that drives his line of questions and statements? (one paragraph). In your opinion, in the video (which is real), does Charles Bolton effectively and tactfully represent the long-term interests of NASA, the agency he administers? Explain your opinion. (one or more paragraphs)