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INCOME TAXES - OPERATING LOSS CARRYFORWARDS (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Federal
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 816,800,000
Net operating loss carryforwards, expire beginning 2019 through 2037	788,500,000
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 294,800,000

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