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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019 lawsuit
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of lawsuits that if settled could have a material adverse impact on net income or cash flows	1

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