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 them for about 10 to 15 minutes. 2  As these potatoes do not have to be very soft like the mashed ones, you can test them with a fork after 10 minutes. 3  If they are not soft enough, boil them for 5 more minutes, and then test them. 4  Drain the water and leave them to be cooled.