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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Cancellation of debt income, for tax purposes	$ 1,390
Deferred tax liabilities		$ 1,390
Deferred income tax benefit due to change in valuation allowance		$ 78
Effective tax rate (as a percent)		61.00%	41.00%
Current and other long-term liabilities
Federal and state taxes reported in current and other long-term liabilities				$ 336

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