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COMMON STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
COMMON SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM |
Shares authorized for repurchase under share repurchase program (in shares) | 30,000,000
Shares purchased in the open market under share repurchase program (in shares) | 1,779,384
Average cost per share of shares purchased in the open market under share repurchase program (in dollars per share) | $ 45.06
Remaining shares available for repurchase under the stock repurchase program (in shares) | 3,342,373

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