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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Recognized Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Apr. 18, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Contingent consideration $ 26us-gaap_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationLiability    
Recurring Basis [Member]      
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
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Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
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Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
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Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
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Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
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Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
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