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INCOME TAXES

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INCOME TAXES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
 
We are subject to U.S. federal, state and international income taxes. We are generally no longer subject to federal, state, or international income tax examinations by tax authorities for years ending prior to December 31, 2009, with few exceptions. Due to the potential for resolution of state and foreign examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitations, it is reasonably possible that our gross unrecognized tax benefit balance may change within the next twelve months by a range of $0 to $5.3 million.
 
Effective Tax Rate.       Our effective income tax rate was 34.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014. In 2015, our foreign rate differential is more favorable compared to 2014, offset by a higher state income tax due to state law changes. In addition, 2015 discrete tax benefits are lower compared to the first quarter of 2014.