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BASIS OF PREPARATION AND BUSINESS ACQUISITION (Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 01, 2017 | Jul. 02, 2016 | Jul. 01, 2017 | Jul. 02, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Excess Tax Benefit | $ 0.2 | $ 0.6 | $ 1.2 | $ 3.7

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