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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW & OTHER DATA (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Data [Line Items] |  |  |
CARES Act, amount received from initial tranche | $ 65 |  |
Other expense (income), net |  |  |
Supplemental Cash Flow and Other Data [Line Items] |  |  |
CARES Act proceeds recognized in the statement of operations |  |  | $ 65
Reversal of recognition of CARES Act proceeds |  | $ 65 |

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