As part of National Small Business Week (June 17-21), small business owners from across the Main Street Alliance network are speaking out on the top issues facing the nation.

Each day during Small Business Week, we're releasing a new "Straight Talk on Main Street" issue fact sheet providing unique small business perspective and analysis, on the following schedule:

• Monday - IMMIGRATION REFORM: Immigration reform with a roadmap to citizenship strengthens consumer demand, boosts economy
• Tuesday - TAX FAIRNESS: Ending offshore tax dodging will level playing field for small business
• Wednesday - HEALTH CARE: Small business owners preparing for full implementation of health care reform
• Thursday - ECONOMY-BOOSTING JOBS: Small business engagement critical to growing momentum on Paid Sick Days
• Friday - MONEY IN POLITICS: Small businesses seek greater disclosure of secret political spending by corporations and trade associations