WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4228) to "expand and improve the programs and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services for awareness, education, research, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment concerning rare diseases and conditions." The bill was introduced on Sept. 6 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Ted Deutch, D-Fla  more