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Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Which Would Lower Effective Tax Rate if Realized (Detail) - State and Local Jurisdiction $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefit related to state tax issues	$ 12,425
Interest receivable on unrecognized tax benefit related to state tax issues	$ 56

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