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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Tax (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	46.40%	33.90%	47.00%	34.30%

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Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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