RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Receivables and allowance for doubtful accounts

Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:

(In thousands)
Six Months ended June 30,2018
Balance at December 31, 2017	$	14,706
Charged to costs and expenses	4,190
Net (deductions) recoveries	(4,866		)
Balance at June 30, 2018	$	14,030