Unfortunately , it is hard to imagine these ideas receiving a real hearing this year . Mike McIntyre : Obama 's progressive plans to create a fairer income tax wo n't get through GOP - controlled Congress . But the president 's plans for corporate tax reform do pass , maybe because they go easy on Republicans .
Mike McIntyre : Obama 's progressive plans to create a fairer income tax wo n't get through GOP - controlled Congress . But the president 's plans for corporate tax reform do pass , maybe because they go easy on Republicans .