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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 546,520,000 | $ 488,683,000 | $ 515,646,000 | $ 443,420,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 823,207,000 | 766,962,000 | 781,283,000 | 673,173,000
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents | 276,687,000 | 278,279,000 | 265,637,000 | 229,753,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents inclusive of Restricted Cash [Member] |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 823,207,000 | $ 766,962,000 | $ 781,283,000 | $ 673,173,000

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