Tom Emmer

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Emmer keeps tips talk alive, says they could be tax-free

07/13/10, 07:00 PM

After taking heavy criticism for suggesting that restaurant wait staff should be paid less than the minimum wage, Republican Tom Emmer is saying servers should be able to earn a portion of their tips tax-free.

Emmer's latest plan: Don't tax tips

07/13/10, 04:59 PM

A week after igniting a firestorm over restaurant worker pay, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Tom Emmer on Tuesday proposed eliminating Minnesota income taxes on some tipped wages.

Kelliher brings minimum wage debate into gov race

07/09/10, 03:11 PM

Minnesota's minimum wage is quickly becoming a key issue in the 2010 race for governor.

Servers, wait staff unlikely to make $100,000

07/06/10, 05:28 PM

Rep. Tom Emmer said Monday some servers might make as much as $100,000 a year, but whether or not they agree with Emmer's views on the minimum wage, many say that a six-figure salary is extremely uncommon in Minnesota.

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