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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 business_unit
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
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