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ACQUISITIONS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019
Acquisitions [Abstract] |
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] |
| Three Months Ended
| March 31
| 2019
| (In thousands)
Fair value of assets acquired | $ | 34,812 |
Fair value of liabilities assumed | 7,070 |
Cash paid for acquisitions | $ | 27,742 |

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