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Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Reclassifications, tax | $ 411 | $ 559 | $ 814
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Marketable Securities |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Reclassifications, tax | 255 | 390 | 645
Amortization of prior service credit |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Reclassifications, tax | 190 | 169 | 169
Prior service cost arising during period |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Reclassifications, tax | $ (34) | $ 0 | $ 0

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