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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE AND DIVIDEND PER SHARE - Basic (Details) - shares shares in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Prorata weighted average interest in entity's own common shares (in shares) | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13

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- Definition Represents the entity's weighted average interest in its own common shares due to a reciprocal investment. + References No definition available. + Details
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