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Long-Term Debt (Covenant Compliance) (Details) - Parent - Senior Notes | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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6.875 % Senior Notes Due 2023 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.875% | 6.88%
6.375% Senior Notes Due 2026 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 6.375% | 6.38%

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