Virginia 9th District Congressman Rick Boucher Is Optimistic About The Country And The Region’s Economy In 2010. He Feels The Economy Is Improving, Consumer Optimism Is Increasing Each Month And Employment Numbers Are Showing Improvements. But He Adds, It Will Take Some Time For Employment Numbers To Return To Previous Levels. Boucher Vows To Continue Showcasing Southwest Virginia Programs To Entice Business And Industries To Locate In The Region. He Said He Looks Forward To The Opening Of A 7.2 Million Dollar Federally Funded Veterans Cemetery At Dublin This Fall And The Formal Opening Of The Veterans Outpatient Clinic At Marion. All-In-All He Looks Forward To 2010.