During the New Deal, FDR's administration continued isolationist policies preventing the US from being drawn into World War II. However, his administration changed the response to the depression by creating government initiated economic reforms and provided relief efforts. In addition, the administration also began attempts at equal treatment of blacks and women.
<span>A member of Congress who serves as a communications channel between the house's leadership and the rank-and-file members is known as The Speaker of the House. The current speaker of the House is John Boehner.</span>
