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Pension, Savings, And Other Employee Benefits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Estimated social security benefits age |  | 65 years |  |
Contributions to qualified plans | $ 165,000 | $ 0 |  |
Savings Plan |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Employer investment in qualified defined contribution plan |  | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Maximum percent of employee pre-tax contributions that may be matched by the Company |  | 6.00% | 6.00% |
Non-Qualified Plans | Pension and Postretirement Plans |  |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contributions to qualified plans |  |  |  | $ 5,100
Expected pension contribution |  | $ 5,000 |  |

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