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Week In Review: Sexual Assault Claims, Tax Overhaul Bill

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This week saw more news in the continuing avalanche of sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations. The Boston Globe published claims on Thursday that Bryon Hefner, the husband of Senate President Stan Rosenberg, has sexually assaulted four men over the last two years.

We talk about the new allegations against Hefner, Israel Horovitz, Matt Lauer, and others. We also take a look at the GOP tax overhaul bill being voted on and what it might mean for Massachusetts.

Guests

Tom Keane, former Boston city councilor and contributor to WBUR's Cognoscenti. He tweets @tomkeaneboston.

John Carroll, professor of communication at Boston University and senior analyst for WBUR. He tweets @johncarroll_bu.

This segment aired on December 1, 2017.

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