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PARTNERS' EQUITY Table 5 (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Distribution Made to Limited Partner [Line Items]                      
Cash distributions per unit applicable to limited partners $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 1.095 $ 4.380 $ 4.380 $ 4.360
Total cash distributions (distribution earned) $ 98,051 $ 98,051 $ 98,051 $ 98,051         $ 392,204 $ 374,254 $ 331,506
Distribution date of record (distribution earned) Feb. 10, 2014 Nov. 11, 2013 Aug. 05, 2013 May 06, 2013              
Distribution payment date (distribution earned) Feb. 14, 2014 Nov. 14, 2013 Aug. 09, 2013 May 10, 2013              
Distribution announcement date (distribution earned) Jan. 30, 2014