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.
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. Quartered (or halved) potatoes will take up to 20 minutes to boil. Diced potatoes will take up to 12 minutes to boil.