But these successes are not just Marriott's. They are yours as well. Our success would not have occurred without your tax credits, because success costs money. Besides, for all our successes, there are also costly failures. That is why the tax credits are so important.
Every time there is a hiatus, the program suffers.
Starting today, states stop certifying new workers. Some states will even stop certifying eligible workers already on the job. Think about the message that sends. We did our part, but we are being denied the tax credits we earned. Fairly or not, this looks like a lack of commitment by the Congress, and it makes it that much harder for us to convince management to stick with the program.