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Scott Murphy

Former U.S. Representative (April 2009 - January 2011)

(Keith B. Richburg/TWP)

At a Glance

Career History: Advantage Capital Partners (since 2000); Founder, IXL (1998 to 2000); Founder, Small World Sports (1995 to 1998(
Birthday: Jan. 26, 1970
Hometown: Columbia, Missouri
Alma Mater: Harvard, B.A. (social studies), 1992

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