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South Carolina House and Senate members are meeting to try to compromise on a plan to reform public workers' pension system.

The recall effort against Walker began last year after he pushed through a proposal requiring state workers to pay more for their pension and health benefits.

Ballot measures Tuesday in San Diego and San Jose are the most sweeping yet to cut pensions for government workers, not just for new hires.

The ERISA Advisory Council is looking for interested individuals to fill five vacancies. Nominations are due by Aug. 3.

Votes Tuesday in several California cities may set a future course for public pension plans, with measures to cut benefits and increase costs for employees.

Industry trade groups, consumer advocates and advisor partners are gearing up for the House Financial Services Committees hearing Wednesday on Rep. Spencer Bachus bill calling for a self-regulatory organization to oversee advisors.