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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		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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