BOVINE OPINION: The Cow Guy says the only way to add economic insult to injury is to spend more. It might just happen.

Late Wednesday came word that Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia would support a nearly $400 billion dollars spending package that many are calling “Build Back Better Light.” The majority of the money will go towards fighting climate change.

Cow Guy Close’s Scott Shellady says the last thing the government should do right now is spend more money while inflation is hot and a recession is here. America’s Accountant, Dan Geltrude joined him to discuss

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