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Current Accounting Developments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Net excess tax benefits for restricted stock units | $ 49 | $ 4,463

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