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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Debt Issuance Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 8,006 | $ 9,583
Additions | 6,804 | 0
Interest expense | (2,007) | (1,183)
Balance at end of period | 12,803 | $ 8,400
Former Credit Facility |  |
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs [Roll Forward] |  |
Interest expense | $ (700) |

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