I don't know how I missed this comment of yours from earlier. That is a flat out lie. Novak has most certainly not said the White House was his source. "Administration officials" is what he said, which applies to anyone who works at the CIA, State, etc. He has said it was NOT the WH.
Novak:
"My role and the role of the Bush White House have been distorted and need explanation."
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/robertnovak/rn20031001.shtml
Of course, the fact that Fitzgerals has been interviewing all the White House people is good evidence, too.
Administration Officials are people with political appointments from the current Administration.
Career professionals are not considered Administration Officials.