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Income Taxes Reconciliation of Income Tax Attributable to Continuing Operations (Details) - Subsidiary of Common Parent - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note |  |  |
Tax expense/(benefit) at U.S. statutory rates on TRS income subject to tax | $ 2,506 | $ 1,802 | $ (261)
Effect of Permanent Differences and Other | (730) | (1,110) | 1
Valuation Allowance Change in Amount | (1,776) | (692) | 260
Income tax expense/(benefit) | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0

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