STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Table 2 - Cash Flows Related to Interest and Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |||
| Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized | $ 158,089 | $ 142,663 | $ 133,388 |
| Cash paid for income taxes, net of tax refunds received | $ 11,338 | $ 11,847 | $ 9,971 |