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DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES (Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt) (Details) - Debt Repurchase [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | $ 1.0 | $ 16.5
$400 Million 5.90% 2020 Senior Notes [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 0.0 | 0.5
$500 million 4.80% 2020 Senior Notes [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 0.0 | 0.1
$700 Million 4.875% 2021 Senior Note [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | 1.0 | 14.2
$1,075 Million 5.75% 2025 Senior Notes [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount | $ 0.0 | $ 1.7

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