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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Federal income tax at 35% of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes$ 32,958$ 31,459$ 54,507$ 102,551
Federal income tax rate percentage (as a percent)35.00%35.00%35.00%35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefits1,1071,0041,8303,274
Canadian dividend tax, net of U.S. tax benefits0018,4600
Effect of federal, state, and foreign tax on permanent items1,3971,0392,2433,271
Other(906)811(100)142
Total income tax$ 34,556$ 34,313$ 76,940$ 109,238