House Republicans passed a measure Tuesday that would allowcompanies to offer employees compensatory time rather thantime-and-a-half pay, something supporters say would enhanceworkers’ scheduling options but opponents warn would erodeprotections.

"Nothing should stop us from doing what we can right now to helpmake life a little easier for moms and dads," the bill’s sponsor,Alabama Republican Representative Martha Roby, said during thefloor debate preceding the vote.

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