White House officials say on Monday President Obama will tap Anthony Foxx, mayor of Charlotte, N.C., as the secretary of transportation--a cabinet criticized for lack of diversity. He is also planning two more nominations: hotel magnate Penny Pritzker as the next commerce secretary, and his international economics adviser Michael Froman as the U.S. trade representative, though these are not expected to be announced on Monday. Foxx, who has served for nearly four years, recently announced he would not seek re-election as mayor because he wants to spend more time with his family.
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