Editor's Note: Last Thursday, November 1, the “Hire Our Heroes“ resolution to develop a Veteran Internship Program (VIP) for Oakland County to help returning veterans find work and make a better transition into civilian life was unanimously passed. Op-Ed by Jim Runestad, Oakland County Commissioner for White Lake and Waterford With Veterans Day fast-approaching and both presidential candidates addressing the sluggish economy and high unemployment rates, especially rates for our returning … [Read more...]