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Retirement Savings Plan (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract] |  |
Percentage of employee compensation plus matching contribution | 100.00% |
Percentage of maximum limit for employees to contribute their cash compensation | 75.00% |
Percentage of employee contribution | 4.00% |
Total plan expenses | $ 1.4 | $ 1.3

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