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BERT LOFTMAN
Age: 56 Born: January 6,1942 in Cleveland, Ohio Education: Indiana University, M.D. (1967); Indiana University, B.S. (1964) Military: U.S. Army (1968-70) - served in field hospitals in Vietnam Family: married - Mara; 3 children Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Religion: Methodist Career: Neurosurgeon |
• Libertarian Bert Loftman has participated in two statewide debates with Sen. Coverdell and his Democrat challenger, Michael Coles.
• Loftman's campaign is focusing on tax reform. He believes the 19th Amendment should be repealed. Loftman supports replacing the IRS and current income tax system with a fairer national sales tax.
• Loftman serves on several medical advisory boards, including as a Delegate to the American Medical Association. He is also a member of the National Health Care Rescue Network -- a consortium of groups advocating more patient choice in health care programs and medical savings accounts.
• The populist candidate is currently advertising on radio criticizing the effect that NAFTA and GATT have had on the job market.