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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts, Accounts Receivable | $ 55.3

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