Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Schedule of Outstanding Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Oct. 09, 2018	Mar. 21, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Legacy Notes	$ 20,472,917			$ 20,649,181
Stated interest rate	8.75%
6.875% Senior Notes Due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		6.875%	6.875%
7.25% Senior Notes Due 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		7.25%	7.25%
Legacy Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Legacy Notes	$ 475,000			475,000
Legacy Notes \| 6.875% Senior Notes Due 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Legacy Notes	$ 175,000			175,000
Stated interest rate	6.875%
Legacy Notes \| 7.25% Senior Notes Due 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Legacy Notes	$ 300,000			$ 300,000
Stated interest rate	7.25%