Bush Shields Clinton Scandals NewsMax.com Wires Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 WASHINGTON – The Bush administration, citing executive privilege for the first time, refused Thursday to honor subpoenas from a House committee investigating campaign finance violations in the Clinton administration and the use of informants in organized crime investigations. Justice Department officials said the refusal would keep investigations "free from political influences." Republicans and Democrats alike excoriated the decision, suggesting Bush was creating a ``monarchy'' or ``imperial'' presidency to keep Congress from overseeing the executive branch and guarding against corruption. The House Government Reform Committee claims the decision to reject the...