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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 3 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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| Distributions Made to Limited Partners and General Partner [Line Items] | ||||
| General partner interest | $ 1,782 | $ 1,627 | $ 3,564 | $ 3,219 |
| General partner incentive distribution | 9,816 | 8,963 | 19,632 | 17,531 |
| Total general partner distribution | 11,598 | 10,590 | 23,196 | 20,750 |
| Limited partners' distribution | 77,478 | 70,749 | 154,956 | 140,205 |
| Total cash distributions | $ 89,076 | $ 81,339 | $ 178,152 | $ 160,955 |
| Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 2.190 | $ 2.170 |