Higher benefits and easier administration gives Romney the edge.

Recent changes are a good start. But we can do better.

A universal child benefit is a perfect benefit. Let's do it.

Just say no to phase-outs and clawbacks. All downside. No upside.

The advanced monthly refund will be a nightmare.

We can eliminate the EITC without cutting anyone back.

Democrats should abandon their tax credit fetish for a universal child benefit.

Such a move would reduce uninsurance and increase affordability.

The $2,000 survival checks are better than other tax credits.

Only the bottom 60 percent receive the full amount.