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RELATED PARTIES (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 installment | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 100.00% |  |
Empire [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Distribution of Noncontrolling Interest |  | $ 132.7 |
Noncontrolling Interest Purchase, Number Of Installment Payments | installment | 3 |  |
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Empire [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest Purchase, Installment Amount |  |  | $ 44.2
Empire [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 100.00% |  |

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