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.
For a more detailed look at boiling potatoes, see How to boil potatoes. 1  1. Decide whether to boil the potatoes whole, quartered or diced. The boiling time will vary according to the cut of the potato: A large whole potato will take up to 40 minutes to boil. 2  2. Use a small quantity of water for boiling.