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Statements of Cash Flow (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Statements of Cash Flow [Abstract]

Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures

		Six Months ended June 30,
($ in thousands)		2011		2010
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	9,103		9,649
Federal income tax		3,673		14,000

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