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LONG-TERM DEBT AND LINES OF CREDIT - Schedule of maturities of long term debt (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
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Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |
2017 | $ 23,821
2018 | 108,979
2019 | 141,912
2020 | 161,144
2021 | 180,376
2022 | 3,111,391
2023 and thereafter | 1,083,875
Total | $ 4,811,498

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