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Other Noncurrent Liabilities | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Other Noncurrent Liabilities The components of Other noncurrent liabilities as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were:
| September 30, 2013 |  | December 31, 2012
| (In thousands)
Pension and retiree medical obligations | $ | 94,216 |  |  | $ | 96,853 |
Liability for uncertain tax positions | 4,723 |  |  | 4,989 |
Deferred revenue | 5,948 |  |  | 6,534 |
Contingent consideration for acquisition | — |  |  | 5,515 |
Other | 14,879 |  |  | 14,484 |
Total other noncurrent liabilities | $ | 119,766 |  |  | $ | 128,375 |

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