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PARTNERS' EQUITY Narrative (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] | ||||
| Distribution paid date | May 11, 2012 | |||
| Cash distributions paid to partners | $ 89,076 | $ 79,616 | $ 178,152 | $ 159,232 |
| Distribution paid per limited partnership unit | $ 1.095 | |||
| Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners (distribution earned) | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 2.190 | $ 2.170 |
| Distribution payment date (distribution earned) | Aug. 10, 2012 | |||
| Distribution date of record (distribution earned) | Aug. 07, 2012 | |||
| Total cash distributions (distribution earned) | $ 89,076 | $ 81,339 | $ 178,152 | $ 160,955 |