] In the case of Robert Novak publishing the name of an
] undercover CIA WMD expert, it seems at least plausible
] that Bush administration officials (two, and supposedly
] very senior) violated federal law and threatened
] national security for political purposes. So this begs
] the question: will the Justice Department now use these
] same provisions of the Patriot Act to force Novak to disclose
] his notes and contacts?

No. Now, what does that SAY?