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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Income Taxes  
Income Taxes
10. INCOME TAXES

At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had approximately $59.0 million and $48.2 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had approximately $22.3 million and $14.2 million, respectively, of current accrued taxes related to uncertain income tax positions connected with ongoing tax audits in various jurisdictions. The Company accrues interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits of $5.7 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

Generally, the tax years 2004 through 2010 remain open to examination by taxing authorities in the United States and certain other foreign taxing jurisdictions.