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INCOME TAXES - Income Tax Payments Refunds Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Payments And Refunds |  |  |
Income Taxes Paid Local And State Tax Authorities | $ 81 | $ 79 | $ 69
Federal and state income tax refunds | 0 | $ 10 | $ 5
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |  |
State income tax credits | 1,248 |  |
Domestic Country [Member] |  |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |  |
NOL carryforwards | 292,800 |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards Suspended Windfall | 10,799 |  |
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] |  |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |  |
NOL carryforwards | 614,834 |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards Suspended Windfall | $ 8,806 |  |

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