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Share Repurchase Program (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 32 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2018 | May 05, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount |  | $ 100.0
Stock Repurchase Program, Total Shares Repurchased | $ 1.5 |

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