INCOME TAXES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

16. INCOME TAXES

During the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 25.4% and 25.0%, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 25.2% and 24.3%, respectively. There were no significant unusual income tax items during the three-month or six-month periods ended either June 30, 2019 or 2018.