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INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Payments Refunds Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure Abstract |
Deferred Tax Expense Computation Errors | $ 1.5
Inocme tax benefit from prior period adjustment recorded to OCI | $ 6.0

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