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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Share Repurchase Program (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Jan. 29, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Initial Authorized Amount |  |  | $ 150.0
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Period |  |  | 24 months
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase to Authorized Amount |  | 100.0 |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | 5,515,377 |  |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | $ 110.6 |  |

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