The Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 required that all increases in nonentitlement spending be followed by

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The Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 required that all increases in nonentitlement spending be followed by a decrease in spending on other discretionary programs or an increase in taxes. This was done in order to ensure that the overall level of discretionary spending remained within a set limit, and to prevent excessive spending increases in any one area without offsetting reductions elsewhere.

The Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 Required That All Increases