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INCOME TAXES (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits |
Tax benefits related to NOLs | $ 2.7
Tax benefits of acquired attributes which were recorded as a reduction of goodwill | 1.1
Tax credit carryforwards | 12.1
Tax credit carryforwards that can be carried forward indefinitely | 5.9
Tax credit carryforwards expiring within ten years | 6.2
Federal |
Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits |
Loss carryforwards | 35.1
Capital Loss Carryforwards | 3.1
State |
Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits |
Loss carryforwards | 115.6
Capital Loss Carryforwards | 267.4
Tax credit carryforwards | 1.0
State | Research |
Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits |
Tax credit carryforwards | 4.9
Foreign |
Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits |
Loss carryforwards | 48.2
Net operating losses carryforwards that can be carried forward indefinitely | 42.1
Net operating losses carryforwards expiring within twenty years | 6.1
Tax credit carryforwards | $ 6.2

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