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Dave Schwartz is the Virginia State Director of Americans for Prosperity – a conservative organization. Prior to his service at AFP, Dave was an aide to Gov. Bob Ehrlich, R-Md., and U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md. Schwartz is a Radford University graduate.
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