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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Income Taxes [Abstract] |  |
Effective income tax rate | 20.20% | 3.40%
CARES Act, employee retention credits | $ 0 |

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