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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
INCOME TAXES

10. INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate was 36.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to 36.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 the effective tax rate was 36.8%, compared to 36.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.