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Employee Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected To Be Recognized) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |
Prior service cost (credit) | $ (1,129)
Net actuarial loss | 31,409
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax | 30,280
Pension and SERPA Benefits [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |
Prior service cost (credit) | 636
Net actuarial loss | 29,182
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax | 29,818
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits [Member] |
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |
Prior service cost (credit) | (1,765)
Net actuarial loss | 2,227
Amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost, net of tax | $ 462

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