Journalism In 1936, Loftus moved to Washington, DC to work for the
Associated Press as a journalist. Tackling politics, economics and labor for the Washington Bureau, he began working at
The New York Times in 1944. His coverage included the downfall of
Ware Group member of
Progressive Party Lee Pressman in February 1948. {{cite news {{cite web
Government In 1969, Loftus became a communications specialist to
Secretary of Labor George P. Shultz as part of the presidential administration of the newly elected
Richard Nixon. Loftus moved with Shultz to the Treasury Department. ==Awards==