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Income Taxes - Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Federal |
Net operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 154.5
Net operating loss carryforward with no expiration date | $ 27.2
Net operating loss carryforward utilization percent for assets with no expiration (as a percent) | 80.00%
State |
Net operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 120.6
Foreign |
Net operating loss carryforwards |
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 15.8

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