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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Effect of New Accounting Standard - Tax Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Jan. 01, 2019 USD ($)
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Accounting Standard Update 2018-02 [Member] |
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items] |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification | $ 27.7

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