Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit February 2, 2007, 06-1840, 06-1901 (Retail Industry Leaders Ass'n v. Fielder)

MICHAEL, Circuit Judge,

dissenting:

Maryland, like most states, is wrestling with explosive growth in the cost of Medicaid. Innovative ideas for solving the funding crisis are required, and the federal government, as the co-sponsor of Medicaid, has consistently called upon the states to function as laboratories for developing workable solutions.