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.
Recipe: Mary's Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes for a Crowd. Prep time: 30 min |Cook time: 30 min |. Fill a large pot with water and as you peel the potatoes place them into the water bath. Once all the potatoes are peeled, drain and rinse, return the potatoes to the pot and refill again with water. Cut the potatoes into uniform chunks approximately 1 inch or so and return to the water as you cut them.