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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
 
The Company’s income tax provision consists of federal, state, and foreign income taxes.  The tax provisions for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were based on the estimated effective tax rates applicable for the full years ending December 31, 2014 and 2013, after giving effect to items specifically related to the interim periods.  The Company’s effective tax rate was 36.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 35.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The Company’s effective tax rate was 36.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 38.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The tax rates for each respective period are the result of the varying rates and mix of earnings in both the countries and U.S. states in which the Company operates.
 
As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $0.8 million.  This unrecognized tax benefit amount would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized.  As of September 30, 2014, the Company is subject to U.S. Federal income tax examinations for the tax years 2010 through 2013 and to non-U.S. income tax examinations for the tax years 2005 through 2013.  In addition, the Company is subject to state and local income tax examinations for the tax years 2005 through 2013.