Considering how well politically connected these labour brokerages are and how little bargaining power labour has in the US, I cannot see a clampdown on 1099-ty

Considering how well politically connected these labour brokerages are and how little bargaining power labour has in the US, I cannot see a clampdown on 1099-type pseudo-employment happen. The country would be better off if it took place, but the political realities are against it.