Unable to install purchased apps on other Mac devices

Did the App store policy recently change? When I purchase software on App store, I've always been able to install the software on my multiple Mac devices tied to my Apple ID. I purchased some software this morning on my MacBook Air, but now I can't install this software on my Mac desktop system. It says it's installed already, which is only true for the laptop.
Is one still supposed to be able to install Mac software on multiple Mac computers using the same user ID?....

Hmm...I'll check that out. But this is strange. I've only installed the apps so far on a completely separate computer -- my MacBook Air. My Mac mini upstairs doesn't have these apps installed already. Strange...I'll do some digging as I'm sure I'll get this figured out somehow when I have more time to research further.

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When I installed Lion, it required me to enter my apple id and password which then verifies I purchased lion and am authorized to install it.
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The following Knowledge Base article offers up great information on the process of downloading a previous purchase:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
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