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.
Cut the potatoes into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Add the potatoes to a large pot and add enough water to cover the potatoes. Then, add salt (I add about 1 tablespoon of salt). Bring the potatoes to a boil. Allow them to boil for about 5 to 10 minutes, until the potatoes break apart easily with a fork. Be careful not to burn yourself when grabbing the potato to test! Turn off the heat, drain the potatoes, and return the pot to the same burner. Let the potatoes sit for 10 minutes on the burner, with the heat turned off.