Fundraiser Admits Illegal Bush Donations

Fundraiser Admits Illegal Bush Donations: "Fundraiser Admits Illegal Bush Donations

Associated Press
Thursday, June 1, 2006; Page A10

TOLEDO, May 31 -- A coin dealer and prominent GOP fundraiser at the center of an Ohio political scandal pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges that he illegally funneled about $45,000 to President Bush's reelection campaign.

Tom Noe, who also raised money for Ohio Republicans, also is charged with embezzlement in an ill-fated $50 million coin investment that he managed for the state workers' compensation fund. . ."