"I joined 14 other senators in support of the Servicemember Student Loan Interest Relief Act that would provide immediate student loan debt relief to active-duty service soldiers and members of the National Guard," writes Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) in The Hill. "Relief from federal student loan interest during deployment is a practical and important way to honor the men and women who serve our country. This bill will help service members and their families transition from active duty by lessening this undue financial burden, especially during this tough economic climate."