President Bush on Monday nominated Carlos M. Gutierrez, the Cuban-born chief executive of the Kellogg cereal company, as Secretary of Commerce.

The selection of Gutierrez surprised many. Although he is known for reshaping Kellogg into a top company, he is not a Washington insider and is not close to Bush like other recent nominees.

At a press conference yesterday, Bush said Gutierrez would work to help more minorities and women start small businesses. Gutierrez replaces Donald Evans, who resigned.

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Gutierrez Is Pick for Commerce Secretary (The Washington Post 11/30)
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Bush Nominates Kellogg Executive for Commerce Secretary (The New York Times 11/30)
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