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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance Accounts - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the year | $ 51,377 | $ 49,169 | $ 48,599
Additions |  |  |
Amounts Charged Against Operations, net | 820,097 | 5,413 | 2,633
Deductions |  |  |
Uncollectible Accounts Written-off | (17,209) | (2,512) | (2,063)
Disposed Properties | (316) | (693) |
Balance at the end of the year | $ 853,949 | $ 51,377 | $ 49,169

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