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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Apr. 24, 2017
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on extinguishment/restructuring of debt |  | $ (71.9) | $ 178.8 |
Equity Claw Redemption [Domain] |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (loss) on extinguishment/restructuring of debt | $ 5.0 |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount |  |  |  | $ 35.6

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