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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Billions |  | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Apr. 28, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) claim | Mar. 26, 2018 | Mar. 14, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of proofs of claims | claim |  | 3,600 |  |
Amount of proofs of claims | $ |  | $ 765.7 |  |
Equity interest distributed to equity holders (percent) | 99.00% |  |  |
Equity interest distributed to equity holders pursuant to post-emergency plan (percent) | 1.00% |  |  |
Other |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue from contract with customer, contract term |  | 10 years |  |
Maximum | Americas and International Outdoor Advertising |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue from contract with customer, contract term |  | 1 year |  |
Senior Notes Due 2021 |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate | 14.00% | 14.00% | 14.00% | 14.00%

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