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 mashed sweet potatoes, all it takes are a few simple steps: 1  Bring a pot of salted water to boil. 2  Add potatoes (sliced into 1 Â½ inch thickness) to pot. 3  Cook about 25 minutes or until tender.  Blend potatoes with electric mixer (on low), adding milk according to recipe.