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.
When it starts to boil, turn the heat down, just enough to keep it boiling. Set the timer for 10 minutes, and then keep your eye on those potatoes! They will probably have another 5 to 10 minutes before done at this point, but you don't want them to get too done or you will have mashed potato salad.