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Employee Benefits Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match | 200.00% |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay | 3.00% |  |
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Eligible Earnings Limit by IRS Amount | $ 285 | $ 280 | $ 275
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount | 4,000 | 4,200 | $ 4,100
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent | 38,600 | 36,000 |
Separate Unrestricted Cash For Deferred Compensation Plan. | 39,500 | 36,700 |
Officer [Member] |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Separate Unrestricted Cash For Deferred Compensation Plan. | $ 38,600 | $ 36,000 |

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