Energy & Environment — All 50 states hit gas-price milestone

Gas has surpassed $4 in every state for the first time ever, the White House tries to quiet senators' worries on the investigation into solar panels and moderate Democrats are raising objections to a bill that opposes gas price-gouging.

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The legislation, which is expected to be voted on this week, would also empower the Federal Trade Commission to take legal action against companies that sell at such "excessive" prices.

But, some of the party's more moderate members, including those from oil-producer Texas, are expressing concerns.

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) told reporters on Wednesday that he's "leaning no" because there's "no solid proof" that gouging is occurring.

"If you show me the proof, you have my vote, but I haven't seen it," he said.

Clarissa Robles, a spokesperson for Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas), also confirmed that she will vote against the bill.

Another Texas moderate, Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D), however, said that she was "leaning yes."