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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |
Other components of net periodic pension (cost) income (1) | [1] | $ 766 | $ 1,008
[1] | (1) Includes pension settlement charges in the three months ended March 31, 2018 of $758. Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for details.

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