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PARTNERS' EQUITY Narrative 2 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Distributions Made to Limited Partners and General Partner [Line Items] | ||||
| Distribution paid date | Aug. 10, 2012 | |||
| Cash distributions paid to partners | $ 89,076 | $ 81,339 | $ 267,228 | $ 240,571 |
| Distribution paid per limited partnership unit | $ 1.095 | |||
| Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners (distribution earned) | $ 1.095 | $ 1.095 | $ 3.285 | $ 3.265 |
| Distribution payment date (distribution earned) | Nov. 14, 2012 | |||
| Distribution date of record (distribution earned) | Nov. 09, 2012 | |||
| Total cash distributions (distribution earned) | $ 98,051 | $ 81,414 | $ 276,203 | $ 242,369 |