A: The House of Representatives is expected to try to approve the health care bill that the Senate approved on Dec. 24. If that happens, then a second bill would be offered. That bill would be the reconciliation piece; it would reconcile changes that the House wants with the Senate's original version.
Add salt to the water, if desired. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium low. Cover the pot and simmer until potatoes are tenderâabout 15 to 20 minutes. A knife tip inserted into a potato should meet no resistance; if the potato clings to the knife, the potatoes need to cook longer. When potatoes are done, remove from heat and drain immediately.
I prefer steaming the potatoes. The amount of time required to boil potatoes depends on the size and cut. Potatoes that are boiled whole typically take 20-30 minutes. You can reduce the cooking time by cutting the potato into cubes, which usually cook in 10 minutes. To determine if your potato is thorough boiled, poke them gently with a fork. The fork will easily penetrate the potato when it is cooked completely through.