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STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM (NARRATIVE) (DETAILS) (USD $) Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 134 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2012
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM [ABSTRACT] |  |  |  |
Cumulative Authorized Share Repurhcase Allowance | $ 537,300,000 |  |  | $ 537,300,000
Treasury Stock Purchases, Shares |  |  |  | 37.2
Cost of Treasury Stock Purchases | (81,243,000) | (63,693,000) | (80,295,000) | 511,900,000
Remaining Allowance Stock Repurchase Program | $ 25,400,000 |  |  | $ 25,400,000

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