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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Debt Obligations Narrative (Details) (4.00% Notes [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2012
4.00% Notes [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate 4.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
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4.00%us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
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Notes payable, fair value disclosure $ 188.3us-gaap_NotesPayableFairValueDisclosure
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