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Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Equity method investments, combined income statements |  |  |  |
Revenues | $ 1,649,160 | $ 1,583,640 | $ 4,876,269 | $ 4,609,461
Operating expenses | 1,230,366 | 1,130,717 | 3,554,598 | 3,270,185
Operating income | 418,794 | 452,923 | 1,321,671 | 1,339,276
Other income, net | 4,752 | 656 | 7,178 | 1,877
Net income | $ 423,546 | $ 453,579 | $ 1,328,849 | $ 1,341,153

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