Justice Dept. Opposes Shield for Reporters
Not surprisingly, the DoJ reflexively rejects any attempt to curtail their powers by invoking the "t-word." This despite the fact that there are no credible instances where the power to compel journalists to reveal sources would have (or has) prevented a terrorist attack. Never a good thing when you essentially see the feds reserve for themselves the power to push around citizens, even journalists, "just in case."
