n processes all they want but if corresponding improvements are not made at the state and federal levels, breakdowns in communication will continue to occur. Despite the trend toward devolution adopted by the federal government in its relations with state and local governments, Washington will still be calling the shots for the foreseeable future. Therefore, it behooves public organizations at all levels to take responsibility for coordinating interactions.
The authors' discussion of the "Continuous Awareness of Current Capacities" lacks completeness. In analyzing the current strengths of the federal, state, and local levels of government, the unique and current strengths of the state are not made clear. The federal government's s
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