1.   The plan would drain money from the very public schools that need it most.

2.   They say the plan drains reserves without considering that the economic downturn could last more than just a year.

3.   Opponents, largely from Europe, argue that without an increase in contributions, the U.S. plan would drain World Bank coffers and cut future aid.

4.   But the independent Wall Street Journal shows that the Bush plan drains money that is needed now to pay for current benefits.