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.
1 Boil the potatoes for 5 to 10 minutes longer, until they begin to break apart when pierced with a fork. 2  Add 2 to 4 Tbsp (30 to 60 ml) of butter and 1/2 cup (125 ml) of milk to the potatoes after draining them. 3  Mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until the potatoes reach their desired texture.