RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Table (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses for payroll, employee benefit plans and unit-based compensation	$ 42,736	$ 56,067	$ 141,933	$ 166,385
Other expenses	$ 167	$ 165	$ 344	$ 351