Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson's diagnosis.

Rep. Jennifer Wexton, a Democrat from Virginia, announced that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, a neurological disorder that has mainly affected her speech and balance. She stated that Parkinson's is not untreatable and not a death sentence, and she is working with her doctor on a treatment plan that addresses her symptoms. Wexton, who is generally a private person, wants to use her platform as a public figure to bring awareness to the disease and fight for greater resources to find a cure.