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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
INCOME TAXES |  |
Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 62.30% | 242.30%
Increase (net) in unrecognized tax benefits recognized discretely | $ 0.5 | $ 0.3
Provision for the intercompany sale of assets |  | $ 0.7
Provision for stock compensation recognized | $ 0.1 |

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