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CAPITAL STOCK AND STOCK COMPENSATION (Changes in shares outstanding) (Details) - shares
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
CAPITAL STOCK AND STOCK COMPENSATION [Abstract]        
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance 49,520,476 49,366,276 49,404,078 49,194,458
Restricted common stock issued - non-executive directors     15,780 28,072
Common stock issued - vesting or exercise of share-based compensation 15,738 17,442 250,033 308,388
Common stock withheld for employee taxes (4,903) (12,249) (138,580) (159,449)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance 49,531,311 49,371,469 49,531,311 49,371,469