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LEASES Schedule of Leases in Balance Sheets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract] |
Schedule Of Leases In Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] | The table below summarizes the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance sheets:
Operating Leases | Balance Sheet Classification | December 31, 2019
Right-of-use assets | Other assets | $ | 51,533 |
Current liabilities | Other current liabilities | $ | 13,572 |
Noncurrent liabilities | Other liabilities | 39,076 |
Total lease liabilities |  | $ | 52,648 |

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