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INCOME TAXES Table 1 - Components of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Current: |  |  |
U.S. | $ 3,741 | $ 4,515 | $ 3,117
Foreign | 1,489 | 4,658 | 6,335
Foreign withholding tax | 101 | 192 | 479
Total current | 5,331 | 9,365 | 9,931
Deferred: |  |  |
U.S. | (490) | 1,403 | 1,468
Foreign | (168) | 394 | (1,065)
Foreign withholding tax | 182 | 246 | (397)
Total deferred | (476) | 2,043 | 6
Less: amounts reported in discontinued operations | 101 | 1,251 | 2,164
Income tax expense | $ 4,754 | $ 10,157 | $ 7,773

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