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Meanwhile, I fear that without journalists like Brasher to shine a light on food policy, the public will remain critically uninformed and policy decisions will continue to be dominated by industry players in Washington.

Paula Crossfield: Why Laying Off Ag Reporter Philip Brasher Is Bad for Food Paula Crossfield 2011

After about two hours of tweets mentioning the lay-off, Philip Brasher broke the silence, also with a tweet: "Saddest part: DM Register opened bureau nearly 80 yrs ago to cover ag policy when Wallace became ag secy."

Paula Crossfield: Why Laying Off Ag Reporter Philip Brasher Is Bad for Food Paula Crossfield 2011

According to the Des Moines Register's Philip Brasher, Rehberg said, "his concern had to do with the FDA's regulation of animal drugs."

Laurie David: Montana, Could Your Congressman's Actions Someday Make Your Child Sick? Laurie David 2011

Twitter lit up when the news of Brasher's lay-off hit.

Paula Crossfield: Why Laying Off Ag Reporter Philip Brasher Is Bad for Food Paula Crossfield 2011

Brasher was one of the only reporters who was not working for agriculture industry-sponsored outlets in the room at Senate and House Agriculture Committee hearings, and played a key role in informing the public about these as well as the inner workings of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Paula Crossfield: Why Laying Off Ag Reporter Philip Brasher Is Bad for Food Paula Crossfield 2011

According to the Des Moines Register's Philip Brasher, Rehberg said, "his concern had to do with the FDA's regulation of animal drugs."

Laurie David: Montana, Could Your Congressman's Actions Someday Make Your Child Sick? Laurie David 2011

Penney's patented Platinaire alloy is 92.5% silver and 5% platinum was launched through the chain's bridal line earlier this year, but sales have been so successful, the company is bringing the alloy to the mainstream, says Brooke Brasher , divisional vice president of fine jewelry.

Jewelry Style Waits for No Man: Buy It for Yourself Heidi Mitchell 2011

The line "will appeal to women who are buying for themselves as well as the men who are buying for them," Ms. Brasher says.

Jewelry Style Waits for No Man: Buy It for Yourself Heidi Mitchell 2011

Portas has already met Tesco's UK boss Richard Brasher and the ambition is to get senior retailers, as well as a major high street bank, to attend.

Portas to meet top retailers in bid to save high street 2011

Well-known DC-based agriculture reporter Philip Brasher was just let go by the Des Moines Register.

Paula Crossfield: Why Laying Off Ag Reporter Philip Brasher Is Bad for Food Paula Crossfield 2011