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Special Charges (Notes) | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014
Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense [Abstract] |
Special charges | Special Charges The Company incurred special charges related to severance, office closing and other costs associated with its acquisition activity of $0.8 million and $1.1 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $1.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2013.

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