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Subsequent Events Narrative (Details) - $ / shares |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 28, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Dividends to stockholders, per share | $ 0.15 | $ 0.14 | $ 0.13 | $ 0.42 | $ 0.39
Percentage Increase For Stockholders Dividends Declared | 7.00% |  |  |  |

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