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Summary of Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies (Schedule of Unrealized Losses on Investments) (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Aggregate Unrealized Losses, Less than one year | $ 4,869,531 | $ 1,135,425
Continuous unrealized loss position, Aggregate Fair Value | $ 65,440,181 | $ 19,972,258

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