SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
INCOME TAXES
Estimated amount of foreign earnings to be repatriated	$ 82
Current year earnings repatriated	$ 46

Represents the estimated amount of foreign earnings to be repatriated by the entity for current fiscal year.

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